The Central Asian tiger: Export specialization in Uzbekistan: Opportunities for economic diversification and development

As expansion along the Silk Road is flourishing this research examines export specialization in Uzbekistan through a time series analysis of RCA and RSCA with discussion on how diversification has led to economic development since 2017. International trade region Central Asia first explored history before most recent data examined. Specialized sectors (silk, cotton, edible fruits vegetables, copper, etc.) are analysis, policy initiatives, extant literature within comprehensive discussion. Finally, recommendations provided. This explore RSCA. It highlights efforts current Uzbek administration diversify develop its economy by harnessing power international trade. Other Asian developing economies could learn from case.