ANALYSIS OF SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP INDICATORS IN UZBEKISTAN
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https://doi.org/10.60078/2992-877X-2025-vol3-iss10-pp151-160Abstract
This article analyzes the development indicators of small business and entrepreneurship in the economy of Uzbekistan. The analysis reveals problems such as imbalances in financing small business activities, a decline in export potential, and regional disparities. Scientific and practical proposals for addressing these issues have been developed. The article provides a scientific basis for the necessity of developing small business as one of the strategic priorities of economic policy.
Keywords:
small business business environment economic growth GDP employment export tax burden lending investment regional disparitiesReferences
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