MERITS AND DEMERITS OF E-COMMERCE IN REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN DURING PANDEMIC PERIOD

Abstract

Due to the development of information technology and globalization, E-commerce started to develop rapidly in the world, affording small businesses and individuals to enter the market. COVID-19 also pushed this type of economic activity spread as the only way for business to customer (B2C). However, there are several aspects as logistics, legal regulations, social and economic situations in and outside of the country that should be improved for smooth development of this type of economic activity. The authors also considered the merits and demerits of e-commerce, the state of E-Commerce in the Republic of Uzbekistan.