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'''Export processing zones or [[EPZ]]s''' have loosened tax and labor restrictions and their primary purpose is to generate [[export]] revenues in poor developing countries. They are apparently called also Free Trade Zones. The term Export Processing Zone is from the book "State of the World 2004" by [[interesting organisations|The Worldwatch Institute]] | '''Export processing zones or [[EPZ]]s''' have loosened tax and labor restrictions and their primary purpose is to generate [[export]] revenues in poor developing countries. They are apparently called also Free Trade Zones. The term Export Processing Zone is from the book "State of the World 2004" by [[interesting organisations|The Worldwatch Institute]] | ||
In 2002 there were 43 million people working in about 3000 EPZs spanning 116 [[countries]] producing [[clothes]], [[shoe]]s, [[sneaker]]s and [[toy]]s | |||
''Some [[Consumerium:intermediate region page]]s need to be prepared on these and their [[Consumerium:intermediate production method page|production methods]]. See [[Consumerium:intermediate page]] for issues with these.'' | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:46, 28 August 2005
Export processing zones or EPZs have loosened tax and labor restrictions and their primary purpose is to generate export revenues in poor developing countries. They are apparently called also Free Trade Zones. The term Export Processing Zone is from the book "State of the World 2004" by The Worldwatch Institute
In 2002 there were 43 million people working in about 3000 EPZs spanning 116 countries producing clothes, shoes, sneakers and toys
Some Consumerium:intermediate region pages need to be prepared on these and their production methods. See Consumerium:intermediate page for issues with these.