Special zones with high foreign economic potential: theoretical and methodological basis

Authors

I. A. Karachev
P. G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University, Russia, Russian Federation

DOI

https://doi.org/10.31429/2224042X_2025_79_21

Abstract

The article provides a theoretical substantiation of the formation and development of special zones with high foreign economic potential. The conditions under which transnational corporations localize their activities in such zones are examined, as well as the factors that facilitate the sustainable integration of national companies into global value chains. On the basis of international experience in managing national and cross-border zones, the study identifies the key features of their development strategies, including macroeconomic, infrastructural, cooperative, and technological determinants.

Keywords

economic methodology, philosophy of science, interdisciplinarity, pluralism, scientific language, values

Author Info

I. A. Karachev

Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of World Economy and Statistics at P. G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University

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2025 · No. 3 (79)

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Economic Theory

Publication History

Published 2025-09-23

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[1]
Karachev I.A. Special zones with high foreign economic potential: theoretical and methodological basis // Economics: Theory and Practice. 2025. No 3 (79). С. 21–29. DOI: 10.31429/2224042X_2025_79_21

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