Prioritization of Factors Influencing the Development of Investment in Aras Free Trade Zone TOPSIS Technique

The aim of this study is to evaluate and prioritize the factors influencing investment decisions using multi attribute decision making (MADM) technique is in Aras Free Zone. The study categorized as descriptive survey and an applied in the nature. The study population consist of economic experts, businessmen, traders, students and domestic and foreign investors of Aras Free Zone. A questionnaire included 40 questions which designed based on various factors of research and distributed among 150 people an expert. TOPSIS models has been used to prioritize factors. The results showed that the variables of management, export promotion, attracting foreign and domestic investment, infrastructure facilities and rules and regulations of each factor have a positive impact in the development of investment in Aras Free Zone. In order of priority; infrastructure facilities, management, export development, rules and regulations and attraction of domestic and foreign investors.