An Analysis of the Impact of Yazdan Border Market on the Economic Security of Haji Abad City

Border towns have certain characteristics such as the geographic isolation, remoteness from industrial and economic poles, governance of traditional culture, lack of economic, political and cultural development, as well as the lack of sustainable security. However, despite having all of these features, these areas are considered as the most sensitive and strategic parts of the country. One of the most well-known methods of developing these areas is the establishment of border markets that can create a fundamental transformation in production and employment; population consolidation, income growth, smuggling prevention, and security development are also among the advantages of creating a border market. The aim of this purpose is to investigate the role being played by Yazdan border market in ensuring the economic security of Haji Abad city. To examine the positive effects of establishing this market, we took satellite imagery in 1989, 2001, 2006, and also used Google Earth map of the development process of Haji Abad border market by utilizing GIS. SPSS analyses were also used to find the effects of the establishment of this market on the economic security and development of Haji Abad city.