This study examines the relationship between key macroeconomic indicators,
including the Human Development Index, Gender, Business, and Law indices, as well as the ease of doing business index and import level, with the inflow of foreign direct investment into Uzbekistan. Using OLS regression, correlation analysis, cointegration tests, and other econometric techniques, the analysis reveals that changes in the Human Development Index, Gender Index, Business and Legal index, and Import level positively correlate with foreign investment inflows. This suggests that human development, gender equality, business environment, and improved import policies play crucial roles in attracting foreign investments.

This article provides a scientific-theoretical and empirical analysis of the prospects for the gradual introduction of the state social insurance system in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Based on the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On State Social Insurance” No. ORQ-1101 dated December 9, 2025, mechanisms for covering such social risks as maternity and childbirth benefits, temporary disability benefits, and later unemployment benefits are being introduced starting from 2026. The article examines the limitations of the existing pension system, the economic and social effectiveness of the new system, issues of demographic pressure, and financial sustainability. For the empirical analysis, tables and graphs based on data from the State Statistics Agency, the World Bank, and the International Labour Organization are presented. The research findings indicate that the social insurance system plays a significant role in promoting formal employment, reducing the risk of poverty, and supporting economic growth. However, challenges such as the informal sector and demographic aging need to be addressed.

The article examines the strategic priorities for implementing the Law “On the Creative Economy” (No. ZRU-970, 2024) as well as Presidential Resolutions No. PP-64 (February 16, 2026) and No. PP-358 (October 14, 2024), aimed at supporting and advancing the creative sector in New Uzbekistan. Artificial intelligence (AI) is identified as a transformative driver of the creative economy, expanding opportunities for creative production while simultaneously introducing new challenges for traditional professions. The paper explores the impact of AI on creative industries, including art, music, film, literature, and media. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of generative neural networks, machine learning, and natural language processing technologies in enhancing creative efficiency and productivity. Using Uzbekistan as a case example, the study substantiates the strategic importance of training creative professionals equipped with AI-related competencies. The issues of authorship, intellectual property protection, and the evolving freelance labor market in the context of widespread AI adoption are also discussed.

This article focuses on examining the efficiency and economic benefits of managing public procurement for budget organizations in the Republic of Uzbekistan through electronic stores. The primary objectives of digitizing public procurement processes in Uzbekistan are to reduce corruption, ensure cost-effective use of budget funds, and increase transparency in the procurement process. The Law on Public Procurement (OʻRQ-684), adopted on April 22, 2021, and the Resolution on Measures for Improving the Public Procurement System and Promoting Small Business Participation (PQ-249), issued on July 10, 2024, have established new opportunities for conducting public procurements through electronic stores, marking significant steps toward economic efficiency. This article provides a detailed analysis of the impacts of using electronic stores in public procurement on Uzbekistanʼs economy, drawing comparisons with the experiences of countries like Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Estonia. The study, based on public procurement outcomes via electronic stores from 2022 to 2024, reveals valuable insights into effective fund utilization and potential savings.

Since ensuring employment manifests itself as a socio-economic phenomenon, based on the experience of foreign economists, scientific and methodological descriptions are given of the elimination of situations related to the satisfaction of personal and social needs that do not contradict legal documents.

The article is devoted to the study of the legal regulation of the market of digital assets and cryptocurrencies, which is one of the most relevant and dynamically developing areas of modern law and economics. The work examines the main approaches to the regulation of digital assets in various countries, analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of existing legal norms and proposals for their improvement. Based on the analysis, recommendations are proposed for the formation of an effective legal framework that can ensure the stable development of the market for digital assets and cryptocurrencies, while minimizing potential risks.

This article talks about laws, decisions and presidential decrees related to the development of small business and entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan. Since the first years of independence, Uzbekistan has paid great attention to the development of the legislation and legal framework for entrepreneurship, the protection of the rights of entrepreneurs, the organization of their financial support, the training and retraining of personnel, and the development of the market infrastructure serving small businesses.

This article discusses the origin of monopoly, various definitions given to it, regulation of monopolies and increasing the role of the state in it, the essence, theoretical foundations, necessity of anti-monopoly management, and the importance of developing a competitive environment in our country.