Scientific and Theoretical Approaches to the Term "Investments"

This article analyzes the concept of investment and its economic essence. Various definitions of investment, approaches of foreign and national economists are analyzed. Investment is a long-term, long-term capital investment in various sectors, socio-economic programs, innovation, entrepreneurial projects in one's own country or abroad for the purpose of developing the economy, that is, investment is an investment with the aim of obtaining future profit. Investment affects economic growth and foreign trade development, its environment, and its prospects are studied on the example of Uzbekistan. The results of the study include recommendations for improving investment strategies and attracting foreign investment.