This study evaluates the technical efficiency of wheat-producing farms in the Samarkand region and identifies the key factors influencing it. The analysis is based on survey data collected from 300 farmers in 2024. A two-stage methodological approach was applied: in the first stage, technical efficiency scores for each farm were estimated using the Cobb-Douglas production function; in the second stage, socio-economic and institutional determinants of efficiency were assessed using the Tobit regression model. The results reveal that the average technical efficiency level is 0.868, indicating that farmers have the potential to increase productivity by 13% using existing resources. According to the Tobit model, household size, the practice of tree planting, and the freedom to use fertilizers have a statistically significant and positive impact on efficiency, whereas membership in agricultural clusters has a significant but negative effect. The findings suggest that enhancing technical efficiency requires liberalizing input use, promoting environmentally friendly practices, and improving institutional frameworks.
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of tourism on socio-economic development based on theoretical and empirical studies. The research considers tourism as an important driver of economic growth and examines its influence on gross domestic product growth, employment expansion, foreign currency earnings, infrastructure development, and the enhancement of regional economic activity on the basis of scientific sources. From a methodological perspective, the article employs methods of literature review, comparative analysis, and synthesis of empirical results. The findings indicate that the economic efficiency of tourism is directly dependent on a country’s institutional environment, the level of infrastructure development, and the quality of governance. In addition, it is substantiated that through the multiplicative effect of tourism, additional sources of economic growth and employment are generated in other sectors of the economy. The conclusions drawn are of significant practical importance for the scientifically grounded formulation of tourism policy and the development of practical recommendations aimed at ensuring the sustainable development of the sector.
The present study investigates the transformative impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, encapsulated in the "Industry 4.0" framework, on the socio-economic systems of G7 countries, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, drawing on contemporary scientific evidence. It explores how the integration of digital technologies—such as Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cyber-physical systems—reshapes industrial production, enhances resource efficiency, and fosters sustainable development, while simultaneously posing social and institutional challenges. The research employs a systemic analysis and comparative approach, highlighting the differential adoption of smart technologies like Smart Grid in Russia and IoT-driven agricultural advancements in Uzbekistan, alongside G7 leadership in automation. Findings reveal that while Industry 4.0 drives economic growth and environmental benefits, it also exacerbates labor market disruptions and resource demands, necessitating robust institutional reforms and a "Just Transition" framework. This comparative analysis underscores the need for tailored strategies to balance technological progress with social equity across diverse economic contexts.
This article provides a systematic analysis of the socio-economic significance of tourism digitalization in Uzbekistan. Drawing on the international experiences of South Korea, Singapore, Estonia, Spain, and Turkey, the study examines the impact of digital solutions such as smart tourism, e-visa systems, online booking platforms, digital marketing, and electronic payments on tourism development. The paper also evaluates recent trends in Uzbekistan’s digital infrastructure, electronic services coverage, tourist flows, and tourism exports. Comparative analysis reveals that effective use of ICT substantially enhances tourism efficiency, service quality, employment opportunities, and overall economic activity. The article concludes with recommendations aimed at further strengthening the digital transformation of the tourism sector.
The article examines the innovative activity of industrial enterprises using foreign experience in financial incentives. The experience of various foreign countries on this issue is studied and the possibilities of their use in industrial enterprises are identified and assessed. Proposals are developed on the use of foreign experience in financial incentives for innovative activity.
