This paper compares Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Hungary andUzbekistan—two transition economies with contrasting paths and geopolitical contexts. Hungary,an EU member since 2004, has become a mature FDI hub with over $100 billion in accumulatedstock, mainly in automotive, electronics, and business services. Uzbekistan, after major reformslaunched in 2017, is a fast-liberalizing emerging market that has improved its investment climatethrough currency and legal reforms. Using data from UNCTAD, the World Bank, and nationalsources, the study analyses inflows, sectors, policy frameworks, and institutional quality. Resultsshow Hungary as an innovation-driven, EU-integrated economy, while Uzbekistan is a resourcerich, cost-competitive destination with strong growth prospects. The paper highlights institutionaldifferences, learning opportunities, and policy needs—innovation for Hungary, institutionalconsolidation for Uzbekistan, and greater transparency and sustainability for both.
| Mualliflar | Lorant, David |
|---|---|
| Jurnal | Иқтисодиёт ва туризм |
| Nashr sanasi | 2026-04-17 |
| Jild | 2 |
| Son | 28 |
| Til | Ingliz |
Узбекистан, Венгрия, прямые иностранные инвестиции, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Foreign Direct Investment, O‘zbekiston, Vengriya
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