Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan (JESP)
Vol 17, No 1 (2025)

Determinants of Generation Z Working in the Formal and Informal Sectors in West Nusa Tenggara

Luluk Fadliyanti (University of Mataram)
Wan Roshidah Binti Fadzim (Universiti Utara Malaysia)
Vici Handalusia Husni (University of Mataram)
Muhammad DzulFadlli (University of Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 May 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the factors that influence Generation Z's decision to work in the formal and informal sectors in West Nusa Tenggara. This study adopts a descriptive quantitative approach. The population in this study consists of Generation Z individuals aged 15-26 years who work and have income, with a total population of 968 people. The data used in this study is secondary data from the August 2023 National Survey of the Labor Force (SAKERNAS), obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of West Nusa Tenggara Province. The population is spread across ten districts/cities in West Nusa Tenggara Province. This study uses logit model analysis. The results showed that income and age had a negative and significant impact. In contrast, residence positively and considerably influenced the decision to work in the formal and informal sectors. Gender (female) also showed a negative and significant influence, while the duration of pre-employment education and training showed a negligible impact.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JESP

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan focuses on scientific papers related to development economics include critical analysis of economic development issues, local economic development, community economic development, economic growth, international trade and finance, fiscal and monetary policy, ...