Economic essence and organizational features of free tourist zones. The case of Uzbekistan

  • Sobirov Bobur Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service
  • Alimova Mashkhura Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service
Keywords: free tourist area, tourist potential, multiplier effect, economic growth

Abstract

The article proposed the creation of a free tourist zone in Uzbekistan, specifically Samarkand, as an effective mechanism for using the tourist potential of the region. Also studied the direction of influence of the free tourist zone on the economic growth of the region. Analyses conclude major points of the formation of free tourist zones in the Republic while making their suggestions as the whole.

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Published
2020-03-24
How to Cite
Sobirov Bobur, & Alimova Mashkhura. (2020). Economic essence and organizational features of free tourist zones. The case of Uzbekistan. International Journal on Economics, Finance and Sustainable Development, 1(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.31149/ijefsd.v1i1.302
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