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Does Minimum Wage Reduces Gender Inequality in Indonesia? Abdul, Irawati; Hasan, Yusrin S.; Yulia Akib, Fitri Hadi
Economics Development Analysis Journal Vol 13 No 1 (2024): Economics Development Analysis Journal
Publisher : Economics Development Department, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/edaj.v13i1.74808

Abstract

Gender inequality is a persistent challenge in many societies, reflecting disparities in access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making power between men and women. One policy area that has garnered significant attention in the quest for gender equality is the minimum wage. By setting a wage floor for all workers, minimum wage policies aim to enhance the economic well-being of low-income individuals, a group in which women are often overrepresented. However, the relationship between minimum wage policies and gender inequality is complex, and its impact remains a subject of extensive debate and research. This research investigates the impact of annual minimum wage policy changes in Indonesia on gender inequality using a dynamic panel data approach encompassing 34 provinces over eight years (2015-2022). Contrary to expectations, the results suggest that both in the short and long run, minimum wage policy increases gender inequality. This highlights the complexity of the relationship between minimum wage adjustments and gender dynamics, underscoring the need for nuanced policy design to ensure gender equality in labor market outcomes.
Co-Authors Abdulrahim Maruwae Agil Bahsoan Ahmad, Rizki S. Akib, S.E., M.E., Fitri Hadi Yulia Alfred Salindeho Amelia Yunus Amir Halid Amran B Tiban Andi Yusniar Mendo Anugra A. Utumbala Ardianto Arlin Nadjamudin Asnawi, Melan Angriani Asri Silvana Naiu Bakari, Said Moh Agus B Bayu Dwi Cahya Pelealu Bida, Arisna Pristiana P Biludi, Anandia Boby Rantow Payu Bumulo, Frahmawati Djubu, Mohamad Rein Evi Sunarti Antu Fadila Lutfiana Fahrudin Zain Olilingo Fera Nur Ariyani Ibrahim Fitri Hadi Yulia Akib Hamid, Agha Hekmatyar Herminawati Abubakar, Herminawati Herwin Mopangga Hidayat, Faqih Nur Hulopi, Sartin S. Humagi, Dewi Safitri Ika Okhtora Angelia Irina Popoi Irwan Yantu Ivan R. Santoso Ivan Rahmat Santoso Jacobus, Refinna Cesari Kanaa, Nasrun B Katili, Annisa P. Kaunang, Irmalia Kustiningsih, Nanik Laila, Nineng Noer Lumula, Maulidin Ahmad Mahludin H. Baruwadi Mahyudin Humalanggi Mamonto, Nadila Natasya Marwan Altarawneh Moh Alif Rifqhi Moh Syarif Abd Thaib Moh. Rizki Drajatun Mohammad Hajir Suleman Mohammad Ikbal Bahuwa Mohammad Zubair Hippy Mootinelo, Satria Muhammad Amir Arham Mulyati, Yenni Nadiah Putri Cecar Rasyid Nur Nadya T. Balahanti Nur Pongoliu Pembawa, Iswanto Prayoga, Dandy Setia pulukadang, putri ayimi Raflin Hinelo Rajiv Thahir Akbar Pade Rifda Fitrianti Rifi Fazrina Djuuna Risnawati Risnawati Rizan Machmud S.Dai, Sri Indriyani Said, Miah Sari, Dyah Wulan Selvi Selvi Selvi Siti Rahmatia Machieu Sjahril Botutihe Sri Endang Saleh Sri Indriyani S. Dai sudirman sudirman Suriyanti Dama Syarwani Canon Syarwani Canon Thalib, Fadhila Win, Thinzar Yulia Akib, Fitri Hadi Yusril S. Hasan Yusrin S. Hasan Zainudin Antuli