Regional development through freeports: An evaluation of the local employment effects of the East Midlands Freeport
Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit
Published online on April 29, 2026
Abstract
Local Economy, Ahead of Print.
Freeports were reintroduced in the UK as part of the post-Brexit levelling up agenda. Although freeports have the potential to create jobs, the evidence is mixed. This study assesses the possible employment effects associated with the East Midlands ...
Freeports were reintroduced in the UK as part of the post-Brexit levelling up agenda. Although freeports have the potential to create jobs, the evidence is mixed. This study assesses the possible employment effects associated with the East Midlands ...