Journal of Creative Power and Ambition (JCPA)
Vol. 4 No. 01 (2026): Journal of Creative Power and Ambition (JCPA)

The Impact of Ease of Doing Business on Gross Domestic Product among Southeast Asian Countries, 2014-2020

Arvel Valency Laurens (Unknown)
Edward Wijaya (Unknown)
James Ryan Raharjo (Unknown)
Vasco Constantinus Panglewai (Unknown)
Maichal Maichal (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study examines the effect of Ease of Doing Business on economic growth, as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in Southeast Asian countries. The research problem is the persistent differences in the level of ease experienced among Southeast Asian countries and how this impacts economic performance. This study uses secondary data from the World Bank's GDP and Ease of Doing Business indicators based on the Distance to Frontier (DTF) Score from Doing Business. The indicators include things like starting a business, handling building permits, obtaining electricity, registering property, obtaining credit, paying taxes, trading abroad, and resolving bankruptcy. This study uses a Fixed Effect Model to conduct panel data regression analysis on 9 countries in the Southeast Asian region from 2014 to 2020. The results show that all Ease of Doing Business variables have a significant impact on GDP simultaneously. Bankruptcy Resolution has a negative and significant impact on GDP; partially, Building Permit Management, Electricity Procurement, and Cross-Border Trade have a positive and significant impact on GDP. Meanwhile, starting a business, obtaining credit, paying taxes, and registering property did not have a significant impact. This study found that ease of doing business in certain sectors plays a significant role in increasing economic growth. Therefore, the government recommends improving the effectiveness of regulations, infrastructure, and trade to encourage sustainable economic growth.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jcpa

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Creative Power and Ambition (JCPA) (E-ISSN 3031-4054) is a blind peer-reviewed journal published by Edujavare Publishing, Indonesia. This journal publishes research articles, conceptual articles, field study reports and book reviews on all scopes of Business Innovation and Creation, ...