EFFECTIVENESS OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES IN POLAND AS AN ECONOMIC POLICY TOOL: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS USING SPATIAL PANEL MODELS

Abstract

In the context of increasing reliance on Special Economic Zones (SSE) in Poland the question of the efficiency of SSEs’ operations becomes vital, especially considering the costs of their functioning. This study evaluates the efficiency of SSE as a regional policy tool in Poland with the use of unique, firm-level dataset. The empirical analysis – based both on difference-in-difference analysis as well as panel data models points to positive impact of SSE on employment and capital in hosting poviats.

Keywords

• Specjalne Strefy Ekonomiczne
• ekonometria panelowa
• powiaty.