Designing a model of success and efficiency of special economic zones with a focus on exports behavior

One of the most crucial factors in determining the success rate of special economic zones is export. The goal of this study is to discover export sub-criteria, their significance in the success of special economic zones, and their contribution to their efficiency. The research methodology was performed in six stages. The Delphi technique and principal component analysis, as well as a questionnaire from experts, were used to develop recognition and performance indicators in the sub-criteria and output of special economic zones in the first to third phases. The weight of these sub-criteria was computed using the Shannon entropy approach in the fourth phase, and twelve Iranian special economic zones were rated using the TOPSIS method in the fifth step. The encompassing analysis technique of window data was utilized in the sixth phase to assess the effectiveness of these locations from 2005 to 2016. The number of exporting units as a sub-criterion after the general specifications, export marketing as a sub-criterion after the empowerment criterion, and the amount of exports as a sub-criterion after the results were found to be the main factors of inefficiency in Salafchegan Special Economic Zone from 1389 to 1393, Special Economic Zone Sirjan in 1389 and 1390, and between 1393 and 1395, and Bam Special Economic Zone in 1389 and 1390..