Assessment of the importance of international trade for Tajikistan

Somon Sultonov

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

This bachelor thesis examines the importance of international trade in Tajikistan. The theoretical part provides an overview of the main terms and definitions of trade, its development, and regulation over the centuries. A brief description and distinctions of domestic and international trade are provided. Furthermore, the thesis gives a glimpse of classical and neoclassical political economy and trade. The chapter will also explain the trade barriers (tariffs, quotas, and non-tariff barriers). The practical part is devoted to Tajikistan, the main information and distinctive features of its economy, and the development of trade politics. There is a detailed observation of Tajikistan's export processes. Also, the practical part will also deal with Tajikistan's economic integration, i.e. membership in various economic and trade unions and organizations, its implications, and further perspectives. Finally, the practical part will provide a time series development forecast analysis based on the statistical data extracted from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. Both descriptive and comparative methods of research are applied. While preparing the research, primary and secondary sources were used.

Keywords

Tajikistan, Trade, Import, Economy, GDP, Trends

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 7. 3. 2022

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: Ing. Olga Regnerová, Ph.D.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Economics and Management

Bachelor programme / field:
Economics Policy and Administration / Business Administration