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Efficient: Indonesian Journal of Development Economics
ISSN : 26556197     EISSN : 2655318X     DOI : -
Core Subject : Economy,
Efficient Journal is a journal base on the economics and development studies. This journal publishes a research paper related to specific themes such as macro economics, small and medium enterprises, public policy, monetary economics, development studies, international economics, trade economics, agriculture economics, tourism, regional and finance economy, and related studies within economics and development.
Articles 63 Documents
Study of Women's Roles in Poverty Reduction Fadillah Hanum
Efficient: Indonesian Journal of Development Economics Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/wc8df816

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This research aims to analyze the influence of the gender development index, female labor force participation rate, and female per capita expenditure on poverty in 119 districts/cities in Java Island in the period 2020-2023. The research method uses a quantitative approach with panel data regression, utilizing secondary data from the Central Statistics Agency to explain the relationship between variables. The results of the study show that the gender development index, female labor force participation rate, and female per capita expenditure have a negative and significant effect on poverty. Increasing gender equality, women's participation in the labor market, and people's purchasing power have been shown to contribute to more effective poverty alleviation. This study emphasizes the importance of inclusive and gender-equitable development policies to optimally reduce poverty rates in various regions.
The Effectiveness of Economic Growth on Regional Expenditure in Central Java Province Maulida Dewi Pangestika; Jeane Fransina Diana Talakua; Retno Febriyastuti Widyawati; Reni Eka Septiani
Efficient: Indonesian Journal of Development Economics Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/9qb5q806

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Regional spending plays a strategic role in supporting economic development. This study analyzes the factors influencing regional spending in regencies and cities in Central Java Province using panel regression with five variables: effectiveness ratio, population, government assistance, HDI, and economic growth. Data from 2015-2022 were sourced from BPS and The Ministry of Finance. Spatial data were visualized using GIS-based mapping to illustrate fiscal self-sufficiency across regions. The results show that population size, HDI, and government assistance significantly affect regional spending. While the effectiveness ratio and economic growth are not significant. Spatial reveal that cities such as Semarang, Magelang, and Surakarta demonstrate higher fiscal independence, while regencies like Brebes remain highly dependent on central transfers. These findings suggest that improving human development and increasing local revenue capacity, especially in less developed regencies, are key strategies to enhance fiscal independence and promote regional economic resilience.
Soybean Imports and Economic Resilience: Measuring Their Impact on National Development Kusuma, Putri Patria; Dewanta, Awan Setya; Margaret, Silvia; Azalia, Areta Nur Fatimah
Efficient: Indonesian Journal of Development Economics Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/x11am260

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Soybeans play an important role in meeting the consumption needs of the Indonesian people. Soybeans also serve as the main raw material in various food industries in Indonesia, such as tofu, tempeh, soy sauce, and other processed products. The high domestic demand has not been matched by domestic production capacity, so Indonesia still relies on imports to meet these needs. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing soybean import volumes in Indonesia using data spanning 23 years, from 2000 to 2022 (time series). This study uses data obtained from official sources such as the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Bank, and the Agricultural Information System (AMIS). The method used is a quantitative approach with the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) regression technique. This study aims to analyze the influence of GDP, inflation, exchange rate, and production variables on the volume of soybean imports in Indonesia. A series of steps were conducted, starting from stationarity tests, selection of the optimal lag, cointegration tests, to ARDL model estimation. The results show that in the short term, none of the variables have a significant effect. However, in the long term, only GDP and exchange rate have a significant and positive effect on soybean imports.
Tourism Sector and Economic Growth on Employment Absorption in Central Java M. Andi Auliya Hakim; Zainab Azizah; Sri Runtiningsih
Efficient: Indonesian Journal of Development Economics Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/y57rnq25

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The tourism sector is one of the main drivers of the economy in Indonesia, contributing to GDP, job creation, and regional development. Central Java Province, with a significant contribution to employment absorption and economic growth from the tourism sector, has great potential in terms of nature, culture, and history.  This study aims to analyze the tourism and economic growth on employment absorption in the tourism sector of Central Java. Quantitative analysis with panel data from 35 regencies/cities in Central Java from 2019-2023 uses panel data regression. Data was obtained from BPS and Department of Youth, Sport, and Tourism of Central Java.. The findings show that the F-statistic value is 4.66 with a probability value of 0.011 (<0.05), indicating that the independent variables significantly affect employment absorption. However, of the two independent variables, only the tourism sector has a positive and significant effect. Strengthening the tourism sector through destination promotion and infrastructure is necessary to support economic recovery post-pandemic.
Testing the Environmental Kuznets Curve Hypothesis Test: A Case Study of BRICS Countries Prabaswati, Vera Candra; Putri, Phany Ineke
Efficient: Indonesian Journal of Development Economics Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/v6bnvg39

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The world's environmental crisis is a growing concern. Carbon dioxide is the most dominant greenhouse gas causing major climate change and global warming through human activities, including economic activities. This study aims to test the EKC theory in BRICS and the independent variables of exports, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and renewable energy consumption. Research method using the Pooled Mean Group method ARDL (1990-2022). The results show that the EKC hypothesis is proven in BRICS and forms an inverted U curve in the long run. Export has a positive effect in the long run. FDI has a positive effect in the long run. Energy consumption has a negative in the long run.
Analysis of Factors Influencing the Level of Tourist Visits in the Klawalu Mangrove Tourism Area, Sorong City Murni, Murni; Ibal, La; Alting, Saoda
Efficient: Indonesian Journal of Development Economics Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/5r2fep38

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The number of tourist visits to the Klawalu Mangrove Tourism Area is still low, even though this area has enormous potential for sustainable ecotourism development that can improve the welfare of local communities and preserve the environment. The research was conducted in Klawalu Village, Sorong City, Southwest Papua. The method used was a quantitative approach through multiple linear regression analysis, with data collected through questionnaires and interviews with 40 tourists who had visited the location. The results showed that ticket price and service quality were the main factors influencing tourists' decisions to revisit. Tourists considered the suitability of price to the facilities and experience provided as determining factors. Conversely, accessibility, infrastructure, and the attractiveness of the tourist attraction did not have a significant influence.
The Role of Micro Business Policies in Sport Tourism Development Wuntu, Gana; Marhendi, Mengku; S.Pd. M.Si, Tutik; Raihan Hakim, Muhammad
Efficient: Indonesian Journal of Development Economics Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/r99k0q38

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This study aims to analyze the effect of micro business model policy implementation and community readiness on the development of sport tourism in Cijagamulya, Ciawigebang District, Kuningan - West Java. The method used is quantitative approach with survey technique. Data were collected through questionnaires consisting of micro business actors, local communities, and related stakeholders. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression to determine the relationship between independent and dependent variables. The research results show that the implementation of the micro business model policy and community readiness have a significant influence on the development of sport tourism. And based on SWOT analysis, the development of sport tourism in Cijagamulya is included in Quadrant I (Aggressive Strategy) which shows that the development of sport tourism has a strong position to continue to be developed. The results of this study confirm that the strengthening of sports tourism development in Cijagamulya is strongly influenced by the implementation of effective micro business model policies and the readiness of the community to support this sector.
Competitiveness of Indonesia Palm Oil in the International Market Susilowati, Indah; Puji Setyowati, Etma; Akhmad Al Barabasi, Haidar; Naeni Nur Khaeni, Siti
Efficient: Indonesian Journal of Development Economics Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/7wry6637

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Indonesia is the largest exporter of palm oil in the world. The growth of production and exports and the decreasing of import Indonesia palm oil should also increases the competitiveness of Indonesia palm oil in the International market. Therefore, We need to know the competitiveness of palm oil in Indonesia by calculate the value of export, production, and import through descriptive method model analysis using Import Dependency Ratio (IDR), Self Sufficiency Ratio (SSR), and Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) as the analysis tools. The data we used in this research is secondary data from Central Bureau of Statistic and UN Comtrade year 1990 until 2022.
The Relevance of Energy Consumption and Economic Growth Indicators to Anthropogenic Disasters Sofyan Maftuahnan
Efficient: Indonesian Journal of Development Economics Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/rmkbhg65

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This study aims to analyze the effects of GDP per capita, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), primary energy consumption per capita, and electricity consumption per capita on carbon emissions in Indonesia, both in the short and long term, during the period from 1974 to 2022. The data for this study were obtained from the World Bank, Enerdata, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, and Our World in Data. The Error Correction Model (ECM) was employed to address empirical questions regarding the long-term and short-term relationships among the research variables. The findings indicate that GDP per capita has a positive but not significant impact on carbon emissions in both the short and long term. Moreover, FDI shows a positive and significant relationship with carbon emissions in the long term but does not exhibit a significant relationship in the short term. These results also highlight the negative impact of FDI, proving the occurrence of the pollution haven hypothesis in Indonesia. On the other hand, both primary energy consumption per capita and electricity consumption per capita show a positive and significant correlation with carbon emissions in both the short and long term.
The Impact of Mineral Resources Windfall on Poverty Through Fiscal Transmission Nurmala, Shynta; Hartono, Djoni; Sumiyati, Tatik
Efficient: Indonesian Journal of Development Economics Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/xzc1t808

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Following the implementation of fiscal decentralization, the Indonesian government has employed natural resource revenue-sharing funds as a mechanism to allocate revenues from the mining sector to producing areas. Nonetheless, research regarding the effects of fiscal windfall from mining at the local level in Indonesia remains scarce. This study aims to address the research gap by examining the impact of natural resource abundance through the distribution of mining revenue sharing funds on poverty on Sulawesi Island, the biggest nickel-producing and processing region in Indonesia. Analysis of panel data from 51 districts in Central Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, and Southeast Sulawesi for the period 2017-2022, utilizing the Fixed Effect estimation method, reveals that mining revenue sharing, intended to mitigate the adverse externalities of mining projects and alleviate poverty, is not statistically significant. Sub-sample analysis reveals that mining revenue sharing correlates with a rise in poverty rates in Southeast Sulawesi, indicating the presence of the resource curse phenomena. Simultaneously, the contributions of mining and industrial GRDP, the human development index, and the proportion of “Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH)” recipients affected the alleviation of poverty. This research underscores the necessity for the government to account for local fiscal capability and institutional quality in the administration of mining revenue sharing funds, while also advocating for economic diversification to enhance the welfare of local populations.