Journal of Social Research
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Social Research

The Role of Street Vendors in Local Economic Development: Exploring Their Contribution to Regional Economy

Anwar, Febry Yeni (Unknown)
karno, Karno (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study aims to explore the role and contribution of Street Vendors (PKL) in local economic development. Through data collection from 50 respondents involved in PKL activities, analysis was conducted on demographic characteristics, types of products sold, and daily earnings of the vendors. The results show that the majority of respondents are within the productive age range (27-40 years), predominantly male, with educational backgrounds of SMP (junior high school) and SD (elementary school), and an average trading experience between 2 to 5 years. The most sold products are food, with 95% of respondents contributing to the local economy by paying retribution when trading in places that require an entrance fee. Validity testing of the questionnaire indicates that all questions are well-measured, while reliability testing yields values above 0.7, indicating that the research instrument is reliable. Moreover, frequency analysis shows that 60% of respondents are food traders, with an Independent Samples T-Test revealing that the average daily earnings of food vendors reach Rp 250,000, while non-food vendors average only Rp 180,000, indicating a significant difference. This research emphasizes the important role of PKL in creating jobs, increasing community income, and contributing to local economic sustainability, and is expected to provide insights for decision-making in policies that support the development of the informal sector and the improvement of community welfare.

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ijsr

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Subject

Humanities Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Social Sciences

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The Journal of Social Research is a double blind peer-reviewed academic journal and open access to social and scientific fields. The journal is published monthly by International Journal Labs. The Journal of Social Research provides a means for sustained discussion of relevant issues that fall ...