How Foreign Investment Can Increase A Country’s Competitiveness

Yusupov Komaliddin, Alfira Sofia, Bakhrom Kholbaev

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The purpose of this article is to investigate the relationship between foreign investment and a country's competitiveness, using the Uzbekistan case. The study investigates the key factors that drive foreign investment and the ways in which it can increase a country's competitiveness through a comprehensive analysis of economic data. The research used a quantitative method based on panel data regression analysis. According to the study's findings, government support, market conditions, technological advancements, and social and cultural factors all play a role in attracting foreign investment and increasing a country's competitiveness. The article concludes with policy recommendations for governments and businesses interested in maximizing the positive effects of foreign investment on their country's competitiveness.


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