RESEARCH ON THE ECONOMIC FREEDOM OF COUNTRIES IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL GEOPOLITICAL TENSION: THE CASE OF UZBEKISTAN

The article is devoted to the research of current trends in economic freedom under conditions of global geopolitical tension. The paper provides a theoretical and methodological substantiation of the essence of the modern paradigm of economic freedom based on an index approach and spatial analysis. It presents analytical information on countries economic freedom in terms of GDP, education, and international trade. The main components of economic freedom are examined, namely, the rule of law, government format, effectiveness of regulatory policies and market openness in Uzbekistan, considering a range of problematic aspects influencing the country’s economic development. It is concluded that the issue of economic freedom in countries is a multifaceted, complex and controversial phenomenon requiring further research and allowing for the identification of future priorities. Overall, the cases analyzed highlight the following common trend: the economic freedom of countries is an integral part of a globalized world and plays an important role in shaping political and socio-economic processes amid contemporary geopolitical challenges.