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Economic Geographical Study of Factors Limiting Foreign Direct Investment in Free Economic Zones of Uzbekistan

Version 1 : Received: 30 June 2023 / Approved: 3 July 2023 / Online: 4 July 2023 (11:20:33 CEST)

How to cite: Ahn, Y.-J.; Juraev, Z. Economic Geographical Study of Factors Limiting Foreign Direct Investment in Free Economic Zones of Uzbekistan. Preprints 2023, 2023070190. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.0190.v1 Ahn, Y.-J.; Juraev, Z. Economic Geographical Study of Factors Limiting Foreign Direct Investment in Free Economic Zones of Uzbekistan. Preprints 2023, 2023070190. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.0190.v1

Abstract

Uzbekistan, as an emerging national economy, aims to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to foster the development of its free economic zones (FEZs). While recent policy reforms have enhanced the country's appeal to investors and facilitated the inflow of international capital, challenges persist in attracting investment. This study employs an economic geographical approach to analyze and propose solutions to these obstacles. By examining the spatial patterns of FEZs and FDI through a comprehensive geographical lens, this research utilizes document analysis as an alternative to empirical analysis, considering the broader context rather than focusing on a specific FEZ. The findings reveal that the insufficiency of an innovation-driven environment, logistical systems, energy resource-related issues, among others, negatively impact the inflow of FDI into FEZs. Moreover, the study underscores the significance of economic geography in understanding these factors. Finally, relevant insights and recommendations are provided from an economic geographical perspective.

Keywords

Economic Geography; Free Economic Zone; Foreign Direct Investment; Industrial Location; Spatial Patterns

Subject

Business, Economics and Management, Economics

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