MARKETPLACES AND ECONOMIC SECURITY IN UZBEKISTAN: RISKS AND REGULATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18933688Keywords:
e-commerce; marketplaces; economic security; digital platforms; small business; taxation; UzbekistanAbstract
This article examines the impact of digital trading platforms (marketplaces) on the economic security of the
Republic of Uzbekistan amid active economic digitalization. Based on analysis of international research and national
practices, key areas of platform economy influence on fiscal sustainability, competitive environment, and entrepreneurial
activity are identified. Particular attention is paid to risks associated with taxation, platform dominance, and institutional
dependence of small businesses. The article summarizes experiences from countries with comparable e-commerce
development trajectories and highlights regulatory elements applicable in the Uzbek context. The research proposes
practical recommendations aimed at increasing marketplace transparency, strengthening competitive environment, and
reducing economic security threats while maintaining incentives for small and medium enterprise development.
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