Abstract
Subject of research is foreign investments. The purpose of this article is a study of the nature and peculiarities of attracting foreign investments into the Ukrainian economy through the stock market. Methods which were used in course of research: method of system-structural analysis and synthesis, method of comparative analysis, generalization, general scientific, special methods of scientific knowledge and other methods of research. Study results. The role of attracting investments into the country's economy is characterized. The essence, importance and necessity of intensifying the investment function and the participation of households in economic relations with regard to the purchase of various financial assets in the stock market are investigated. Negative phenomena in investment activity are identified and the main ways of improving the investment climate of Ukraine are identified. Application of results. The results of the study can be used in the activities of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, as well as in higher education institutions in teaching economic disciplines. Conclusions. Reinvigorating economic, including investment and innovation, and improving social conditions on this basis is only possible through decisive, comprehensive and consistent market reforms that will free up entrepreneurial initiative, create a competitive environment and provide the economy with incentives for effective development
Keywords
investments; direct investments; foreign investments; stock market; investment climate
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