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Empirical Analysis of Demand for Sukuk in Uzbekistan

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  • Alam Asadov

    (Department of Finance, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 12435, Saudi Arabia)

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Islamic finance (IF) holds significant potential for economic development and the enhancement of financial inclusion in Uzbekistan. Sukuk, as a key Islamic capital market instrument and Shari’ah-compliant investment alternative, plays an important role in this context. However, the demand for sukuk and its determinants are not well understood by policymakers and industry practitioners in Uzbekistan. This study aims to address this research gap by utilizing an ordinal logit model on primary data collected through a survey of 196 individuals from diverse demographic and professional backgrounds, with varying levels of IF and capital market knowledge and experience. The regression results indicate that factors such as prior investment experience, knowledge of sukuk, and a strong inclination toward Shari’ah-compliant investments positively influence an individual’s intent to buy sukuk. Conversely, we found that residents of Tashkent (the capital city) are less likely to invest in sukuk compared to residents of other regions in Uzbekistan or those residing abroad. Based on this study’s findings, several essential policy and practical recommendations are provided to relevant stakeholders.

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  • Alam Asadov, 2024. "Empirical Analysis of Demand for Sukuk in Uzbekistan," Economies, MDPI, vol. 12(8), pages 1-26, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jecomi:v:12:y:2024:i:8:p:220-:d:1461949
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