Restoration of special economic zones in Ukraine: focus on reindustrialization and structural transformation of the economy in times of war and post-war period

To implement structural changes in Ukraine's economy, merely creating equal conditions for all economic activities is insufficient. It is necessary to introduce radical economic measures and effective, internationally proven, tools for economic development. These tools can enable the country to overcome the resource curse, deindustrialization, and break out of the vicious cycle of poverty. One such tool is the establishment of special economic zones (SEZ) – geographically delineated areas within a country's national borders or border regions of multiple countries, characterized by special, more favorable regulatory and fiscal regimes and well-developed infrastructure.