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Journal of Development Economic and Social Studies (JDESS)
Published by Universitas Brawijaya
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29640083     DOI : 10.21776/ub.jdess
Core Subject : Economy,
Publish all forms of quantitative and qualitative research articles and other scientific studies related to the field of Economic and Social Studies.
Articles 415 Documents
The Impact of GRDP, Capital Expenditure, Investment, Education, and Wage on Unemployment in West Java Soekotjo, Nazwa Putri; Susilo
Journal of Development Economic and Social Studies Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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Unemployment remains a crucial issue in the Indonesian economy, especially in West Java, which consistently records the highest unemployment rate in Indonesia. This research aims to obtain the effect of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), capital expenditures, Domestic Investment, education, and minimum wage on the unemployment rate in West Java from 2019-2024. Using a quantitative approach with panel data regression, the results of this research shown that GRDP, Domestic Investment, and education have a significant and negative effects on the unemployment rate, while minimum wage has a significant and positive effects on the employment rate. On the other side, capital expenditure and do not effect on the unemployment rate. Simultaneously, GRDP, capital expenditure, Domestic Investment, education, and minimum wage have a significant effect with a coefficient of determination of 88,8%.
Determinants Of Tote Bag Adoption Among University Students : Evidence From Indonesia Estuariel, Paskalis Edgar; Maharani, Gabriella Angel; Rahma, Hanifa Aulia; Trianita, Laudya; Permadani, Safa Tiya
Journal of Development Economic and Social Studies Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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The continued high use of single-use plastic bags among consumers poses a challenge to efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable consumption behaviors. This study analyzes the factors influencing students’ decisions to choose tote bags as an alternative to plastic bags and evaluates the role of economic and non-economic factors in driving changes in consumption behavior. The study employs a quantitative approach using a binary logistic regression model based on survey data from 122 students in Surakarta City, selected via random sampling. The variables analyzed include willingness to pay, practicality, environmental awareness, availability of plastic bags, and monthly expenses. The results indicate that practicality is the strongest factor increasing the probability of choosing a tote bag, followed by environmental awareness, which also has a positive and significant effect. Conversely, the availability of plastic bags at the point of purchase negatively and significantly affects tote bag usage. Meanwhile, willingness to pay and monthly expenditure do not significantly influence students’ decisions. These findings indicate that functional aspects and environmental awareness are more decisive than economic considerations in promoting the use of environmentally friendly products. Therefore, strategies to increase the use of tote bags should focus on strengthening environmental education and restricting access to plastic bags at retail outlets to support more sustainable consumption.
Economic Pressures and Social Dynamics in Developing Life Skills of Only Children Dinda Ayu Nurrahmania Aurora; Dito Aditia
Journal of Development Economic and Social Studies Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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The development of life skills is a strategic aspect in determining the quality of only children in facing increasingly complex social, economic, and cultural challenges, as several previous studies have shown that economic and social factors significantly influence this development. The aim of this research is to analyze economic pressures and social dynamics influencing the development of life skills in only children, with the aim of formulating evidence-based strategies. This research applied a qualitative descriptive method with a phenomenological approach, where data were collected through in‑depth interviews with informants, and the findings were analyzed using SWOT to formulate strategies for developing the life skills of only children in the context of economic pressures and social dynamics. The development of life skills in only children is shaped by economic pressures and social dynamics that can both strengthen and weaken their growth. While strengths such as resilience, responsibility, and optimism, along with opportunities like social participation and entrepreneurial spirit, foster independence and social awareness, weaknesses and threats, ranging from emotional burdens to workplace injustice and limited job prospects, highlight their vulnerability. Therefore, effective strategies must leverage strengths and opportunities while addressing weaknesses and threats, through initiatives such as entrepreneurship training, community engagement, creative learning environments, proactive career planning, and livelihood programs, ensuring that only children are better equipped to achieve independence and stability in challenging socioeconomic contexts. The findings of this research provide guidance for only children in developing life skills, even when facing economic pressures and social dynamics.
The Influence of Economic Growth, Open Unemployment Rate, and Human Development Index on Poverty in East Java Shaila, Feti Nur; Fitanto, Bahtiar
Journal of Development Economic and Social Studies Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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Poverty is one of the fundamental issues in economic development, particularly in regions with complex social and economic dynamics such as East Java. This study examines poverty levels in East Java over the period 2018–2024. The objective of this research is to analyze the effects of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), the Open Unemployment Rate (OUR), and the Human Development Index (HDI), with the control variable Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) on the poverty rate. This study uses secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) with a quantitative approach using the Panel Data Regression analysis method. Based on the results of model selection tests, the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) is identified as the most appropriate model. The findings indicate that GRDP has a negative and statistically significant effect on poverty levels, while the Open Unemployment Rate has a positive and significant effect on poverty. Meanwhile, the Human Development Index exhibits a negative and significant influence on poverty. These findings are expected to provide valuable input for the formulation of poverty alleviation policies in East Java, ensuring that such policies are more targeted and sustainable.
The Influence of Village Funds on Poverty in Wakatobi Regency: A Village-Level Study Permatasari, Fimia Firda; Muizzuddin Fazaalloh, Al
Journal of Development Economic and Social Studies Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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Poverty in archipelagic regions remains a persistent challenge, particularly in remote island regencies where geographic barriers and fiscal limitations constrain development outcomes. This study aims to analyse the effect of Village Funds on poverty at the village level in Wakatobi Regency. Employing a quantitative approach through a Fixed Effects Model with cluster-robust standard errors, this research utilises village-level panel data to examine fiscal and structural determinants of poverty. The findings indicate that Village Funds have not consistently reduced village poverty, a pattern attributed to the formula-based allocation mechanism and the shift in budget priorities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Structural factors including population density and the Geographical Difficulty Index (Indeks Kesulitan Geografis/IKG), are found to play a significant role in shaping village poverty dynamics. Furthermore, the results reveal considerable heterogeneity across islands, suggesting that the effectiveness of village fiscal policy is strongly influenced by local geographic and demographic conditions. These findings imply that poverty reduction strategies in archipelagic regions require a more integrated and context-sensitive approach, with greater emphasis on strengthening local economic capacity rather than relying solely on uniform fund distribution mechanisms.  
Analysis of The Determinants For Human Development Acceleration : A Review on Priority-Sector Expenditures and Economic Growth in Regencies and Cities of East Java Enrico Rizqullah; Susilo
Journal of Development Economic and Social Studies Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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Human resources are a fundamental aset for the development of regions. High of the economic growth hasn’t been able to increase HDI achivements and reduce the gap in HDI conditions in cities/districts of East Jawa, so there is a need for the government to play a role to make policies, especially in spending allocations. Therefore the purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the effect of education spending, health spending, infrastructure spending, and economic growth on the Human Development Index in the cities/districts of East Java. The type of data used in this study is panel data from 38 cities/districts over a period of five years through the panel data regression analysis method. The research results show that health spending, infrastructure spending, economic growth, and fiscal independence rasio have a significant positive effect on the HDI, meanwhile education spending doesnot have a significant effect on the HDI of cities/regencies in East Jawa. Therefore, the importance of regional spending allocation in key sectors to accelerate human development in East Java region.
Analysis of the Impact of Fiscal Decentralization on Income Inequality in Indonesia Dardiri, Gio Vannie Innocentie; Fazaalloh, Al Muizzuddin
Journal of Development Economic and Social Studies Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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Fiscal decentralization in Indonesia leaves a reasearch gap regarding its effectiveness in addressing regional income disparity. This study aims to analyse the impact of fiscal decentralization on income inequality by examining non-linier relationships and spatial dynamics between Java and Non-Java regions. Using Fixed Effects panel data analysis across 34 provinces from 2015-2024, a significant U-Shaped relationship was identified. Initially, decentralization reduces inequality, but beyond a threshold, increased fiscal autonomy widens the gap due to differing regional capacities. This pattern is spatially consistent, with Java showing higher vulnerability. In conclusion, the effectiveness of decentralization depends on balancing authority with institutional capacity building. This research contributes to the reformulation of fiscal transfer policies to mitigate economic divergence.
Determinants of Economic Growth in Five Countries With the World Highest Population Putri, Naswa Berliana; Sakti, Rachmad Kresna
Journal of Development Economic and Social Studies Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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Economic growth is an important indicator in describing the increase in a country’s output, especially in countries with the highest populations in the world, namely India, China, United States, Indonesia, and Pakistan. This study aims to analyze the effect of corruption control, digital technology, education, investment, capital accumulation, and trade openness on economic growth during the 2013-2023 period using panel data regression. The results show that control of corruption, digital technology, and capital accumulation have a positive and significant effect on economic growth, while education, investment, and trade openness do not show a significant effect. These findings confirm that strengthening institutional quality, utilizing digital technology, and increasing capital accumulation remain key factors in driving economic growth in countries with large populations.
Analysis of the Open Unemployment Determinants in Regencies and Cities in Central Java Kusumaputra, Fadhil Reyhan; Fitanto, Bahtiar
Journal of Development Economic and Social Studies Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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Abstract: This study examines determinants of the open unemployment rate across 35 regencies/cities in Central Java during 2018–2025. Explanatory variables include average years of schooling, population size, regency/city minimum wage, GRDP growth, and a Covid-19 dummy. Panel data regression using Fixed Effect with Driscoll-Kraay standard errors shows that average years of schooling and GRDP growth negatively and significantly affect unemployment, while population size and minimum wage are not significant. The Covid-19 dummy has a positive significant effect, indicating the pandemic increased unemployment by approximately 1.02 percentage points. All variables are simultaneously significant with a Within R² of 0.4534. Findings highlight the importance of improving education, promoting employment-absorbing economic growth, and strengthening labor market resilience against external shocks.
The Influence of Municipal Minimum Wage, Education, GRDP, and Business Unit Numbers on the Absorption of Manufacturing Work Force in Central Java Gaiandra Prana Palguna; Devanto Shasta Pratomo
Journal of Development Economic and Social Studies Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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The manufacturing industry plays an important role in the economy by generating value added and creating employment opportunities. In Central Java Province, the manufacturing sector is the largest contributor to Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), yet its employment absorption remains lower than that of the agricultural sector. This condition indicates a gap between the economic contribution of the manufacturing sector and its ability to create employment opportunities. This study aims to analyze the effects of the Regency/Municipality Minimum Wage (RMW), education level, manufacturing sector GRDP, and the number of business units on manufacturing employment absorption in Central Java Province. This study uses panel data from 35 regencies/municipalities during the 2017–2022 period, analyzed using the Fixed Effect Model (FEM). The results show that the Regency/Municipality Minimum Wage has a negative and significant effect on employment absorption, while education level has a positive but insignificant effect. Meanwhile, manufacturing sector GRDP and the number of business units have positive and significant effects on employment absorption. These findings imply that the government should establish balanced wage policies and encourage industrial growth through increased production, investment, and business development to expand employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector of Central Java.