Danadyaksa: Post Modern Economy Journal
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Post Modern Economy Journal

Fiscal Decentralization and Economic Growth: The Mediating Role of Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Java 2014–2024

Anastasya Putri Santoso (Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia)
Grace Natalia Marpaung (Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study examines the effect of fiscal decentralization, proxied by Regional Own-Source Revenue, Capital Expenditure, and Intergovernmental Transfers, on economic growth, and evaluates the mediating role of Gross Fixed Capital Formation in this relationship across six provinces on Java Island during the period 2014–2024. The study applies a quantitative approach using annual panel data obtained from Regional Government Financial Reports and the Central Statistics Agency. The analysis employs path analysis and the Sobel test under the Common Effect Model. The results show that Regional Own-Source Revenue and Capital Expenditure exert a positive and significant effect on both economic growth and Gross Fixed Capital Formation, whereas Intergovernmental Transfers exhibit a positive but insignificant effect on both variables. Gross Fixed Capital Formation significantly mediates the effect of Regional Own-Source Revenue and Capital Expenditure on economic growth, but does not mediate the effect of Intergovernmental Transfers. These results indicate that the transmission of fiscal decentralization to economic growth through capital accumulation operates effectively only through fiscally independent and productive components.

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Abbrev

danadyaksa

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Danadyaksa: Post Modern Economy Journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal whose objective is to publish original research papers related to the economy, Sharia economy, and business issues. This journal is also dedicated to disseminating the published articles freely for international ...