Prioritization effective factors on site selection for iranian free trade zones using analytical hierarchy process

In Regional planning and land development, identifying suitable region for the establishment and development of economic activities is a major issue. The basic approach for site selecting of each activity such as tourism development, factories, etc. is to consider some factors which are limiting. For free trade zones, this rule has no exception. free zones for entrance in world markets and taking advantage of the relative superiority of domestic economy in international trade are very essential and important. The main aim of this study is to prioritize the social and economic measures affecting site selection of Iranian free trade zones using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Results showed that Qeshm and Chabahar free trade zones have the first rank according to economic criteria such as attracting investment, healthy and productive employment, active participation in global and regional markets and so on. And also, Kish according to the Development and promotion of tourism and holding conference factors gain the first rank.