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DOI: Uzbekistan’s Accession to the WTO: Analysis of Legal Mechanisms and Economic Outcomes
Shodmonov Ubdaydullaxon To'raxo'jayevich , ISFT – International School of Finance, Technology and Science Institute, Senior Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, UzbekistanAbstract
This study provides a comprehensive legal and economic analysis of Uzbekistan’s accession process to the World Trade Organization. The article examines the stages of the accession process and the adaptation of national legislation to international agreements such as GATT, GATS, and others. The methodology is based on legal analysis, a comparative approach, and the application of TRIST and partial equilibrium models. The findings indicate that WTO membership is expected to enhance GDP growth, attract foreign direct investment, and expand exports. At the same time, the study identifies potential short-term adjustment challenges in certain protected sectors. In conclusion, WTO accession is considered a key driver of economic modernization and deeper integration into the global economy.
Keywords
World Trade Organization, accession process, international trade law
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