Analysis of labor force, capital and production outputs of border territories of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on economic growth
Kireyeva A. Turkeyeva K. Nurbatsin A.
2024EnPress Publisher, LLC
Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development
2024#8Issue 7
Border areas can play a crucial role in market integration and infrastructure development between Central Asian countries, thus creating favorable economic growth and regional cooperation conditions. This study aims to assess the economic impact of border areas between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, focusing on their role in enhancing market integration and infrastructure development to foster regional growth and cooperation. Focusing on labor and capital as essential production drivers, this study employs a sophisticated panel data regression model to explore the Cobb-Douglas production function’s application in these border territories. The research findings indicate that regions’ elasticity towards capital and labor inputs vary, necessitating differentiated economic strategies. For capital-intensive areas, we recommend prioritizing investments in infrastructure and technology to boost production outputs. Conversely, in regions where labor significantly influences production, the emphasis should be on human capital development through education, training, and improved labor market conditions. The study’s insights into the evolving trade relations between the two countries underscore the need for flexible economic policies to enhance regional integration and cooperation. This research not only fills a crucial knowledge gap but also offers a blueprint for leveraging the diverse economic landscapes of Central Asia’s border areas in future policy-making and regional economic strategy.
border , border region , Central Asia , cooperation , investment , Kazakhstan , labor force , regional production outputs , trade , Uzbekistan
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Department of Information and Implementation of Research Results, Institute of Economics MSHE RK, Almaty, 050010, Kazakhstan
Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations, Institute of Economics MSHE RK, Almaty, 050010, Kazakhstan
Department of Science, University of International Business named after Kenzhegali Sagadiyev, Almaty, 050010, Kazakhstan
Department of Information and Implementation of Research Results
Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations
Department of Science
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