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Convergence : The Journal of Economic Development
Published by Universitas Bengkulu
ISSN : 27216330     EISSN : 2721625X     DOI : -
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Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development is focused on publishing research articles in the field of economics, both theoretically and empirically covering development economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, industrial economics, public economics, monetary economics, natural resource economics and regional economics. Convergenge: The Journal of Economic Development published twice a year (April and October) with print ISSN 2721-6330 and online ISSN 2721-625X.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Ekonomi, Ekonometrika dan Keuangan (semua kategori) - Ilmu Ekonomi, Ekonometrika dan Keuangan (Lain-Lain)
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KAWASAN EKONOMI KHUSUS DAN PEMBANGUNAN EKONOMI REGIONAL: SEBUAH STUDI LITERATUR Nurafni Irma Suryani; Ratu Eva Febriani
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 1 No. 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (589.321 KB) | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v1i2.10902

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Special Economic Zones are very important for the progress of an area. SEZ is able to contribute to the regional economy and increase economic development by providing direct and indirect effects. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of special economic zones on regional economic development. The object of this study is to explore the establish SEZ in Indonesia just only refer to two SEZs namely SEI Mangke and Tanjung Lesung. This research used literature study as a method. The results show that SEZ make the regional economy is starting to move towards a better direction. The role of two SEZs observed have different impact on regional economy, SEI Mangke has a positive impact on macroeconomy indicator such as reduced unemployment, reduced poverty and an increased economic growth rate in Simalungun Regency. Otherwise, Tanjung Lesung just has a positive impact on MSMEsKeywords: Unemployment, Poverty, Economic Growth, Pengembangan UMKM, SEZ Sei Mangke, SEZ Tanjung Lesung
ZAKAT PRODUKTIF SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF KREDIT MIKRO DALAM PENGEMBANGAN USAHA MUSTAHIK (STUDI KASUS UPZ UNIB) Reno Adi Saputra; Ratu Eva Febriani
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 1 No. 1 (2019)
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This research aims to know the impact of zakat funds allocation to the business economy of the recipent (Mustahik) given by UPZ Unib, the progress of capital,  the progress t of omset and the progess of advantages. The data used are primary data. The method  analysis used in this research is descriptive analysis quantitative. The results of this research show that the allocation of produvtive zakat funds have impact on business omset with an average progress capital of 43.53%, the progress of business omset with an average of 41.71%, and the progress of average business profits 37.75% Keywords : Capital, Mustahik Business, Omset, Professional zakat, Profit, UPZ Unib
ANALISIS BAGI HASIL TANGKAP IKAN PADA NELAYAN DI PULAU BAAI KOTA BENGKULU Ryan Rakhmat Ardhyanto; Mardalena Mardalena; Imam Asngari
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v2i2.14403

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This research aims to determine the mudharabah profit sharing system for fishermen in the Kampung Melayu sub-district, Bengkulu City. The data used are primary data from 95 selected samples. The profit sharing system for the mudharabah muqayyah carried out by boat owners and fishermen is 4 (four) types, namely 50 percent share for boat owners 50 percent fishermen, 60 percent share for boat owners 40 percent share for fishermen, 30 percent share for boat owners 70 percent for fishermen, and labor fishermen who are paid a daily wage of Rp. 70.00 per day. The profit sharing system used is profit and loss sharing, none of  which uses revenue sharing. The impact of the sharing system for 50 percent of boat owners and 50 percent of fishermen is more profitable for fishermen than other systems.
ANALISIS KETIMPANGAN PEMBANGUNAN DI PROVINSI BENGKULU (TELAAH POSISI 3 KABUPATEN INDUK) Novi Tri Putri; Aris Almahmudi
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v2i1.12075

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This research aim was to analized the development disparities in Bengkulu Province, and the position change of 3 parent districts. The analysis method used descriptive anylisis with Klassen Typology and Williamson Index (WI), and used data from BPS Bengkulu Province publication (2002-2016). The result show WI for 2002, 2007 and 2016 in a row amount to 0,34; 0,40 and 0,37; which mean that the area expantion may cause the development disparities more equal or not. In the years of observation, position of 3 parent disticts always changing in the regional stucture of Bengkulu Province. It may caused of the dinamic development of the district, both parent and new districts.   Keywords :  Development Disparities 1, Area Expansion 2, Klassen Typology 3, Williamson Index 4
ANALISIS KETIMPANGAN PRODUKTIVITAS DAN DUALISME KETENAGAKERJAAN DI PROVINSI BENGKULU Armelly Armelly; Novi Tri Putri; Retno Agustina Ekaputri; Lela Rospida
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v2i2.13869

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The purpose of this study is to analyze labor productivity inequality and labor dualism in Bengkulu Province. The method used is descriptive analysis, equipped with class typology and elasticity of employment. We are using employment data from BPS publications. The results show that by dividing business fields into 17 sectors in 2018 and 2019, labor productivity inequality is awfully unequal, which is indicated by a very high standard deviation rate. Meanwhile, labor dualism is led by informal workers by a percentage of over 60%. More workers with primary education are absorbed in the informal sector, whereas educated workers are mostly taken in the formal sector. The highest coefficient of labor absorption elasticity for legal workers occurred in 2016 (3.14) and for informal workers in 2015 (1.73).Keywords: labor dualism, labor productivity
KAJIAN KESEJAHTERAAN DI PROVINSI BENGKULU: SEBUAH TEMUAN DARI ANALISIS JALUR Ratu Eva Febriani; Yusnida Yusnida
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v2i1.12100

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The paper conducts a quantitative appraisal of existing empirical testing on economic variable determinants of welfare in Bengkulu Province, analyze how economic growth dan income inequality affect welfare in Bengkulu Province directly or and using an intermediary variable. To capture this issue, path analysis is applied in this study as to the analysis method. The study addressed the measurement of the welfare of Bengkulu Province using the Human Development Index, and using the Williamson Index as representative of income inequality, also apply observational data for all variables in the period 2005-2017. The result shows that economic growth and income inequality to be associated with welfare in Bengkulu Province, and income inequality is proven an intervening variable affecting welfare. Keywords :  Welfare1, Economic Growth2, dan Income Inequality 3
Pengujian Wagner's Law Versus Keynesian Hypothesis: Pendekatan Regional Indonesia Esti Pasaribu; Septriani Septriani
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v2i2.14174

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In this paper, we tested the Wagner’s Law against the Keynesian Hypothesis for Indonesia using granger causality test. After conducting theoretical and empirical theory, this paper is analysing the relationship between government expenditure and GDP percapita. The long run parameters and causality test found valid Wagners’ Law in Indonesia not Keynesian Hypothesis. The results reveal a positive and statistically significant long run effect running from economic growth toward the government expenditure refer to Wagner’s Law in Indonesia. Further more, the growth of population is giving a positive effect for government expenditure also. 
KONSENTRASI DAERAH PERHOTELAN DI KAWASAN DANAU TOBA Syahrial Syahrial; Lincolin Arsyad
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v2i1.11508

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In today's modern world, the number of hotels and other accommodations is increasing in Indonesia in general and in the province of North Sumatra in particular. The same situation also occurs in the Toba lake region which covers seven districts surrounding Toba lake with a number of hotels that vary in each district. This study aims to analyze the possibility of classification of the hospitality area concentration in the Toba lake region and analyze the shift in the classification of the hospitality area concentration in the Toba lake region. Panel data used will be analyzed using the method of classification analysis of the hospitality area concentration in the  Toba lake region. Then it will be assisted by geographic information system analysis as a visualization tool for maps of hospitality areas in the  Toba lake region. This research shows that the Toba lake region consists of two classifications, namely:  the classification of the main area of hospitality that cover three district  and tthe non-concentration classification of hospitality areas that includes four districts. During the study period, the shift in the classification of the hospitality area concentration were not found in the Toba lake region.   Keywords :  Geographic Information System 1, Hospitality Area Concentration 2
ANALISA (MIS) MATCH TENAGA KERJA DI ASIA TENGGARA Aning Kesuma Putri; Ratu Eva Febriani
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v2i2.13936

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The mismatch between jobs and skills indicates the match model in the job market is not going well, which is referred to as (e.g.) labor match, which leads to overeducation and undereducation in the job market. This research was conducted to find the influence of growth, overeducation and undereducation on wages in Southeast Asia. The data used is secondary data sourced from https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/ data in 2010-2019, especially in 8 Southeast Asian countries consisting of Brunai Darusalam, Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam. The results found that the workers with the highest undereducated levels were in Timor Laste, then Laos and Cambodia. Worker conditions in developing countries such as Southeast Asia have more undereducation conditions than overeducation. Economic growth, overeducation and undereducatio affect workers' wages. Keywords: overeducation, undereducation, mismatch, labor 
KEMAMPUAN BELANJA PEMERINTAH DAN PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DALAM MENURUNKAN TINGKAT KEMISKINAN: BUKTI EMPIRIS DARI SUMATERA DAN JAWA Roosemarina Anggraini Rambe; Purmini Purmini
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v2i1.10996

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The objective of the research is to analyze the effect of government expenditure, economic growth and previous poverty rate on the current poverty rate in Java and Sumatra. The data set was 267 local governments in year 2017.  The method used in this research was multiple regression. Results show that government expenditure and economic growth affect significantly positively the poverty rate. While the previous poverty rate has negative effect on the current poverty rate. Local governments in Java and Sumatra should make appropriate programmes and activities and allocate optimally their expenditures to build the new SMEs and improve the existing SMEs abilities in order to reduce the poverty rate. Keywords :  A Previous Poverty Rate 1, Economic Growth 2, Government Expenditure 3, Poverty Rate 4

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