Journal of Economics Research and Policy Studies
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Journal of Economics Research and Policy Studies

Efficiency of local government expenditure in health sector

Sylviana, Widya (Unknown)
Suyanto, Suyanto (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Nov 2024

Abstract

This study evaluates the efficiency of local government expenditures in the health sector, crucial for growth and productivity. Using Data Envelopment Analysis, it examines pre- and post-decentralization periods. Before decentralization, only Makassar (Sulawesi) and Gianyar (Bali and Nusa Tenggara) achieved full efficiency. Post-decentralization, Bengkalis, Kota Pematang Siantar, and Simalungun (Sumatera) reached efficiency. Findings reveal that Papua’s regions have the lowest efficiency scores, while Sulawesi’s are the highest. Papua averages 0.80, below the national average of 0.90, whereas Sulawesi scores 0.93. Overall, efficiency improved post-decentralization. The study highlights the need for government efforts to enhance health expenditure efficiency both before and after fiscal decentralization to achieve optimal results.

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Abbrev

jerps

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Journal of Economics Research and Policy Studies [2797-8141] is a scientific journal that contains the results of theoretical research and studies on economics issues. The focus of this journal article is Economics, Economic Entrepreneurship, and start-up, development economics, monetary and fiscal ...