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Convergence : The Journal of Economic Development
Published by Universitas Bengkulu
ISSN : 27216330     EISSN : 2721625X     DOI : -
Core Subject : Economy, Social,
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.
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ANALISIS POTENSI SEKTORAL KABUPATEN SEMARANG Jurni Hayati
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.v2i1.12067

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The purpose of this study is to identify the potential sector in Semarang Regency, Jawa Tengah Province. The data used in this study were the PDRB data of the Jawa Tengah Province and the GRDP of Semarang Regency in 20015-2019 obtained from BPS of the Jawa Tengah Province. The analytical methods used are Shifshare Analysis, it can be mapped that there are potential sectors to be developed in Semarang Regency, Jawa Tengah Province. The analysis results of Shifshare show that potential sector in Semarang Regency is transportation and warehousing sector because the sector's performance is quite good, specialized, and has a competitive advantage during the 2015-2019 period. Keywords :  Regional Developmen1t, Shifshare Analysis2, Potential Sectors3
EVALUASI PERGESERAN STRUKTUR EKONOMI KOTA BENGKULU Sunoto Sunoto; Bertha Iin Esti Indraswanti
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.v2i2.14399

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The purpose of this research was to evaluate the shifting of economic structure of  Bengkulu City. Base on BPS secondary time series data (2011-2019), descriftive analysis was used to evaluate the shifting economic structure. The result of this research was concluded that the economis structure was gradually shifting in secondary and tertier sector. The different variable and the amount of data usage in this analysis had different result in leading sectors. The first periods of 2014-2017, Bengkulu City has 10 leading sectors, and the second period of this research become 7 sectors. It was used PDRB data, and become 4 leading sectors when employment data used merely. When the data of PDRB and employment was combined to analyze the Bengkulu City leading sector, it’s just become 3 sectors. So the economy of Bengkulu City was dominated by the Providing Accommodation, Food and Drink sector, the Real Estate sector and the Education Sector.
ANALISIS PERTUMBUHAN DAN PERGESERAN SRUKTUR EKONOMI KABUPATEN INDUK DI PROVINSI BENGKULU Sunoto Sunoto; Bertha Iin Esti Indraswanti; Edy Rahmantyo Tarsilohadi
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.v2i1.12074

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The purpose of this research was to analyze economic growth and shifting of economic structure of the origin district in Bengkulu Province. Base on BPS secondary time series data (2001-2017), descriftive analysis was used to analyze economic growth and shifting economic structure, specialty after the region otonomous era (OTDA).  The DLQ and SSA method was used to determine the potential and leading sectors to increase economic performance. The result of this research was conclude that expansion of the the region in Bengkulu Provinsi has positif impact on economic development for the origin district. The economis structure was shifting from premier sector to secondary and tertier sector. The potential and leading sector after OTDA become more than before (from 4 or 5 sector to 7 untul 9 sector).  Keywords :  Dynamic Location Quotient 1, Shift Share Analysis 2, Economic Growth 3, Economic Structure 4, Potential and Leading Sector 5
TINJAUAN KAUSALITAS INDIKATOR MAKROEKONOMI DI PROVINSI BENGKULU Barika Barika; Armelly Armelly; Benardin Benardin
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.v2i2.12536

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The aims of this research are to determine the statistical causality between poverty, education level, economic growth, investment and income inequality in Bengkulu province. To analyze how the influence of education level, economic growth, investment and income inequality on poverty in Bengkulu province. This research are use granger causality test method and Panel Multiple regression. The result shows the variables have causal relations are income inequality with economic growth, income inequality with investment. Panel data regression results show that education, economic growth, and investment variables significantly influence poverty in Bengkulu province. Keywords :  Granger Causality1, Education2, Economic Growth3, Invesment 4, Poverty 5
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kinerja Usaha Mikro di Kota Palembang mardalena mardalena; Eriyanto Eriyanto
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v3i1.17546

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This study aims to determine the effect of productive zakat, age, education, length of business and business location on the performance of micro-enterprises in Palembang City. The data used in this study are primary data with a sample of 30 micro enterprises. Determination of the sample in this study using the random sampling method. The analytical method used is descriptive analysis and multiple linear analysis or Ordinary Least Square (OLS). The results of the analysis show that the productive zakat, age, education, length of business and business location variables simultaneously affect the performance of micro-businesses in Palembang City. The productive zakat variable has a positive and significant effect, the age and education variable has a negative and insignificant effect, the length of business variable has a positive but insignificant effect, and the business location variable has a negative and significant effect on the performance of micro-businesses in Palembang City.
Transaksi Non Tunai sebagai Determinan Efisiensi Belanja Pemerintah Daerah Provinsi Riau Tia Weldison; Dahlan Tampubolon; Ritayani Iyan
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v3i1.15888

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This study analyzes the influence of non-cash transactions, regional own revenue, and the ratio of fiscal decentralization on the efficiency of regional expenditure. The research was conducted in Riau Province using secondary data such as regional expenditure, non-cash transactions, and regional own revenues of Riau Province in 2010-2019. Multiple regression analysis is used to examine the influence of non-cash transactions, fiscal decentralization ratios, and local revenue on the efficiency of regional spending. The study results show that non-cash transactions and regional own revenue have a significant and negative effect on the efficiency of regional expenditure in Riau Province. Fiscal decentralization has had a significant and positive influence on the efficiency of regional expenditure in Riau Province in 2010-2019. The non-cash transaction variable is the variable that most influences the efficiency of regional expenditure.
Kajian Tingkat Pemahaman dan Persepsi Masyarakat Tentang Wakaf Uang sebagai Solusi dalam Pengentasan Kemiskinan di Kota Bengkulu Hamilatul Hasanah Putri; Ratu Eva Febriani
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v3i1.17801

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This research is a qualitative research which aims to determine the level of understanding and views of the people of Bengkulu City about cash waqf as a solution to poverty alleviation in Bengkulu City. The data used are primary data obtained through questionnaires distributed directly or indirectly (questionnaires online). The results showed that the level of understanding of the people of Bengkulu City about cash waqf was still low and the public view of cash waqf as a solution to poverty alleviation in Bengkulu City was good, where the average Bengkulu City community thought that cash waqf if applied in Bengkulu City would have a positive impact. for the economy in Bengkulu City.
Pola Pembiayaan Syariah Murabahah Di Kota Bengkulu Barika Barika; Ronicha Melsy
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v3i1.16751

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This research aims to determine the pattern of BMT sharia financing in Bengkulu City in terms of murabahah at three BMTs in Bengkulu City. The data used are sourced from chairman, manager, teller and financial department interviews at Bmt Bengkulu City and analyzed at using descriptive statistical analysis. The results of this study indicate that the most popular financing for members of BMT in Bengkulu City is the murabaha financing pattern with the composition of financing based on the amount of financing that is 85.30% and based on the number of recipients of financing that is equal to 86.50%. 
Analisis Sektor Ekonomi Unggulan Kabupaten Rejang Lebong di Provinsi Bengkulu Bertha Iin Esti Indraswanti; Sunoto Sunoto
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v3i1.17288

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The purpose of this research was to analyze the leading economic sectors of Rejang Lebong Regency. According to BPS secondary time series data (2014-2019), descriftive analysis was used for analyze the economic structure and leading economic sectors. Based on different approach, demand (PDRB) and supply (employment), this research was to determine the leading sectors. The result of this research can be concluded that Rejang Lebong Regency was an agriculture economy eventhough the leading economic sector was not that. It based on demand side approach differ by supply side. The first periods of 2014-2017, Rejang Lebong Regency has 9 leading sectors, and the second period of this research become 7 tercier sectors. It was used PDRB data, and become 4 leading sectors (primary and tercier sectors) when employment data used merely. When the data of PDRB and employment was combined to analyze the Rejang Lebong Regency economy, there were no same leading sectors. This condition indicated that the development of 7 sectors economy of Rejang Lebong Regency was driven by demand, not only local but also demand from other region demand.
Pengaruh Jumlah Desa Wisata dan Jumlah Kunjungan Wisatawan Desa Wisata Terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah di Provinsi D.I. Yogyakarta Jurni Hayati
Convergence: The Journal of Economic Development Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/convergence-jep.v3i1.17375

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This study aims to see how the influence of the number of tourist villages and the number of tourist village visits on local revenue in the Province of D.I. Yogyakarta. The data used in this study is secondary data for 2016-2020 obtained from BPS D.I. Yogyakarta. The analysis used is multiple linear analysis with the help of the eviews 10 application. Based on the results of the analysis of the number of tourist villages and the number of tourist visits to tourist villages simultaneously, there is no significant effect on local revenue in the Province of D.I. Yogyakarta. Partially, the variable number of tourist villages has a significant effect on local revenue in the Province of D.I. Yogyakarta, while the variable number of tourist visits to tourist villages has no significant effect on local revenue in the Province of D.I. Yogyakarta.