Costa Rican free trade zones will bolster investment

Abstract

Subject Outlook for free trade zones. Significance Recent data shows a steady expansion of activity in free trade zones (FTZs) over the past five years, while many firms operating in such zones are planning to expand. This highlights their potential to be a key driver of foreign trade. Impacts A number of new infrastructure projects will drive an expansion of FTZ activity nationwide. FTZ activity will continue to be concentrated in the GAM. FTZs will not offset the economic impact of uncertainty over fiscal reform.