Jurnal REP (Riset Ekonomi Pembangunan)
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): April 2026

Inclusive Economic Development And Community Welfare: Study Of Java Island, Indonesia

Grace Natalia Marpaung (Doctoral Program in Economics, Universitas Diponegoro)
Akhmad Syakir Kurnia (Doctoral Program in Economics, Universitas Diponegoro)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 May 2026

Abstract

Inclusive economic development emphasizes equitable growth that benefits all segments of society. This study investigates the relationship between infrastructure quality, per capita income, poverty, and income inequality on the Inclusive Economic Development Index (IEDI) across Java Island during 2011–2022. Using panel data with the Fully Modified Ordinary Least Square (FMOLS) approach, the results show that road quality and per capita income have a positive and significant corelation with inclusive economic development, while poverty and income inequality exert a negative and significant relationship with inclusive economic development. The findings suggest that well-maintained infrastructure and income growth are key drivers of economic inclusivity, whereas high poverty and inequality rates remain major obstacles. Hence, policies promoting equitable income distribution, infrastructure improvement, and poverty alleviation are crucial to achieving inclusive development in Indonesia.

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rep

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Jurnal REP (Riset Ekonomi Pembangunan) publishes articles based on research from researchers, teachers, lecturers, students, and education observers. Scope of Jurnal REP (Riset Ekonomi Pembangunan) are: economic development, economic policy, economic planning, public economy, regional economics, ...