THE ROLE OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES IN JOB CREATION
Keywords:
Special economic zones, labor force, jobs, employment, regional analysis.Abstract
This article analyzes the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the country's economy, particularly their achievements in ensuring employment nationwide and by region, using examples from foreign experience and Uzbekistan.
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