Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries
Vol 10, No 2 (2025): Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries

INVESTMENT AND EXPORT EFFECT ON POVERTY THROUGH GROWTH: EVIDENCE FROM INDONESIA’S NICKEL PRODUCING PROVINCES

Muhammad Yusrun Najah (Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of investment and exports on poverty, considering the role of economic growth as a mediating variable. It uses a quantitative approach through path analysis and panel data from 2013 to 2024 in four nickel-producing provinces, namely North Maluku, Southeast Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, and Central Sulawesi. The results show that investment and exports contribute directly to economic growth, but only investment has a significant impact on poverty reduction. Indirectly, neither has a significant effect on poverty through economic growth. These findings indicate that the growth that has occurred is not yet inclusive, so it is necessary to strengthen access to basic services and create jobs in labor-intensive sectors to encourage a more equitable distribution of economic benefits.

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Abbrev

jaedc

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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FOCUS This journal focused on economics, business, and management in developing countries studies and presents developments through the publication of articles and research reports. SCOPE The Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries (JAEDC) specializes on Economics, Business, and ...