Labor Demand and the Elasticity of Job Opportunity: Evidence from Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
Jamaliah Jamaliah ◽  
Rosyadi Rosyadi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Labor Demand ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Labor Policy ◽  
Employment Policy ◽  
Labor Flexibility ◽  
Rate Of Absorption ◽  
Job Opportunity ◽  
Employment Elasticity

Objective - Labor is one of the most important factors in production activities. Increased human effort in the production process will increase output, productivity and promote economic growth. This research aims to analyze the condition and potential of labor demand in Pontianak City, analyze job opportunities in Pontianak City and formulate a strategy of labor policy in Pontianak City. Methodology/Technique - The method used is descriptive with quantitative analysis which a qualitative interpretation. The data used is secondary data and related documents for data enrichment. Findings - The results show that: labor demand is showing an increasing trend year by year, increasing employment absorption from 233,788 in 2010 to 244,236 in 2014. The rate of absorption growth occurs primarily in the agriculture, building and transportation industries. Employment elasticity in Pontianak City is relatively low at only 0.02% which means the growth of labor absorption is smaller than the increase of economic growth. Novelty - This research shows that employment policy strategies in Pontianak City need to increase the role of Training Center (BLK), the enrichment of nutrition improvement and sustainability, encourage investment, increase competitiveness through increasing labor productivity and increase labor flexibility to the rules among other things. Type of Paper: Empirical. Keywords: Employment Demand; Employment Elasticity; Employment Policy Strategy. JEL Classification: J20, J21, J29.

scholarly journals PENGARUH UPAH, INVESTASI, DAN PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI TERHADAP PERMINTAAN TENAGA KERJA DI KABUPATEN/KOTA SUMATERA BARAT

Jurnal Ecogen ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 553
Author(s):  
Putri Maya ◽  
Yulhendri Yulhendri
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Time Series ◽  
Regression Coefficient ◽  
Labor Demand ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Regression Method ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Panel Regression ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Observation Period

Abstract:  One indicator used to measure economic development is employment. The huge population growth each year will certainly have an impact on increasing the number of the workforce and will certainly give meaning that the number of people looking for work will increase, along with that the workforce will also increase. This study aims to analyze the effect of wages, investment and economic growth on labor demand in West Sumatra. This study uses secondary data in the form of time series with an observation period of 2013-2017. Data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), data analysis using the panel regression method with the program eviews. The results of this study include wages that negatively and significantly affect labor demand in West Sumatra. While investment and economic growth have a positive and significant effect on labor demand in West Sumatra. And the most dominant factor influencing labor demand in West Sumatra is the Economic Growth factor where the factor has the greatest regression coefficient among other factorsKeywords: labor, wages, investment, economic growth

scholarly journals Anteseden dan Konsekuen Realisasi Belanja Modal Pada Provinsi di Indonesia

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 195-206
Author(s):  
Arifahtun Zohrah ◽  
Suyanto Suyanto
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
T Test ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Variable Influence ◽  
Simple Regression

ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to examine the antecendent of Government Expenditure Realization, whether there is influence of Original Local Income (PAD) and Balance Fund against Government Expenditure Realization, and to examine the consequence of Government Expenditure Realization, whether there is influence of Government Expenditure Realization against Economic Growth. The population of this research is 33 Provinces of Indonesia, and used secondary data of Government Budgets-realization of Indonesia Provinces from 2009 until 2013. This research used multiple regression in antecendent of Government Expenditure Realization testing and simple regression in consequence of Government Expenditure Realization testing. The hypothesis testing consist of coefficient of determination test, F test, and t test. The research revealed that in antecendent of Government Expenditure Realizationtesting, partially Original Local Income (PAD) variable and Balance Fund variable influence Government Expenditure Realization, and in Consecuent Government Expenditure Realization testing, partially Government Expenditure Realization influence Economic Growth. ABSTRAK Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji Anteseden Realisasi Belanja Modal yaitu pengaruh Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Perimbangan terhadap Realisasi Belanja Modal, serta untuk menguji Konsekuen Realisasi Belanja Modal yaitu pengaruh Realisasi Belanja Modal terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Provinsi di Indonesia, dan menggunakan data sekunder yang berupa Laporan Realisasi Anggaran (LRA) tahun 2009 sampai dengan tahun 2013. Penelitian ini menggunakan regresi berganda dalam pengujian Anteseden Realisai Belanja Modal dan regresi sederhana untuk pengujian Konsekuen Realisasi Belanja Modal. Uji hipotesis terdiri dari uji koefisien determinasi, uji F, dan uji t. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam pengujian Anteseden Realisasi Belanja Modal, secara parsial Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Perimbangan berpengaruh terhadap Realisasi Belanja Modal, dan dalam Pengujian kosekuen, Realisasi Belanja Modal secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi. JEL Classification: M40

Human Capital Model as a Strategy for Development of Weaving Home Industry in Sambas District of West Kalimantan

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Jamaliah Jamaliah
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Human Capital Model

Objective - Goals of economic development is to increase economic growth, increase employment opportunity, equalize income distribution, and increase standard of living which will reach out community welfare. Therefore, to achieve all those goals, programs which can enhance economic activities with high intensity are needed. It will create more job opportunities and higher income, which mean poverty can be minimalized. One of the efforts to increase economic growth and public income is to develop human capital. The research is aimed to create the development of human capital model which includes training, skill, experience, and other supports particularly creativity and innovation and regarding enhancing welfare of weaving industry's workers. Methodology/Technique - This research used quantitative and qualitative methods with primary and secondary data which were taken by interviews, questionnaires, and observation. The research took place in several villages/districts in Sambas Regency, those were Jagur, Tumuk Manggis, Tanjung Mekar, Sumber Harapan, and Sajad districts. Considering that population data was not available accurately, respondents were selected based on purposive method and was adapted with the research goal. Findings - The research showed that human capital model to develop weaving industry was very likely to be done through comprehensive development by stakeholders in Sambas Regency (government and public figures), higher education institutions, and companies (business group) so that labour income could increase. Novelty - This developed model, then, is one of means that can be used to improve welfare of weaving industrial workers so that it can be new finding for human capital theory development. Type of Paper: Empirical Keywords: Human Capital, Household Weaving Industry Development, Stakeholders. JEL Classification: J01, J08, R11.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT INEQUALITY OF DISTRICT/ CITY IN SOUTH SUMATRA ( 2008 - 2015)

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
pp. 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Rohima
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Technical Analysis ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Significant Negative Effect ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Index Calculation

<p><span class="fontstyle0">This study aims to determine the effect of PAD, DAU, regional expenditure and<br />economic growth to the development gaps in the province of South Sumatra.<br />The data used is secondary data in the GRDP, regional expenditure, PAD and<br />DAU per district / city in the period 2008- 2015. In this study, using a quantitative approach. Technical analysis of using Williamson index calculation and linear regression. These results indicate that the PAD and Expenditure have a positive effect, on the contrary DAU and economic growth have a significant negative effect on the development gaps District / City in the<br />province of South Sumatra.</span></p><p><span class="fontstyle0"><br /></span><span class="fontstyle2">JEL Classification: </span><span class="fontstyle0">H70, H77, O10</span></p><p><span class="fontstyle0"><br /></span><span class="fontstyle2">Keywords: </span><span class="fontstyle0">DAU, Development inquality, Economic Growth, PAD, Regional<br />Expenditure</span></p>

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Alokasi Umum terhadap Anggaran Belanja Modal Pemerintah Provinsi di Pulau Jawa

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
pp. 106-112
Author(s):  
Bambang Suprayitno
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Capital Expenditure ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Local Revenue ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Collection Methods

A B S T R A C T This study purpose to determine the influence of Economic Growth, Local Revenue and General Allocation Fund for Capital Expenditure Provincial Government in Java the period 2009 – 2013. The method used is the method of description by using secondary data obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Indonesia. Data collection methods used were documentation with quantitative approach Analysis of this research is multiple linear regression analysis to test the influence of Economic Growth, Local Revenue and General Allocation Fund Capital Expenditure partially (t-test) and simultaneous (F-test). The results showed that partially Local Revenue and General Allocation Fund which significantly influence the Capital Expenditure, while economic growth is significant effect and negative on Capital Expenditure. Simultaneously Economic Growth, Local Revenue and General Allocation Fund effect on Capital Expenditure. A B S T R A K Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Alokasi Umum terhadap Belanja Modal Pemerintah Provinsi di Pulau Jawa periode 2009 – 2013. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode deskripsi dengan menggunakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari Badan Pusat Statistik Republik Indonesia. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dokumentasi dengan pendekatan kuantitatif.Analisis penelitian ini yaitu analisis regresi linear berganda menguji pengaruh Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Alokasi Umum terhadap Belanja Modal.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Alokasi Umum yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Belanja Modal, sedangkan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi berpengaruh signifikan tetapi negatif terhadap Belanja Modal.Secara simultan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Alokasi Umum berpengaruh terhadap Belanja Modal. JEL Classification: H83, M12

scholarly journals The Nexus of Foreign Direct Investment, Economic Growth and Environment in Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-111
Author(s):  
Syed Sundus Raza ◽  
Anwar Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Distributed Lag ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Auto Regressive ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sectoral Fdi

This paper estimate the impact of sectoral FDI on economic growth and carbon dioxide emissions in Pakistan. To this end, it uses time series secondary data from 1972 to 2011 and applies Auto Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) models. The results showed that FDI inflows in manufacturing, transport, storage and communication sectors and energy consumption have positive effect on the GDP growth of Pakistan. Besides, FDI inflow in manufacturing, transport, storage and communication sector and population density are responsible for the CO2 emissions in Pakistan. The results also validate Environmental Kuznet Curves in both long and short run. JEL Classification: E2, O4, Q5 Keywords: Sectoral FDI, CO2 emissions, Environmental Kuznet Curves, Gross Domestic Product Growth

scholarly journals VECTOR AUTO REGRESSION ANALYSIS BETWEEN EXPORT, ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND JOB OPPORTUNITY IN BANGKA BELITUNG ISLANDS PROVINCE

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 677-684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devi Valeriani ◽  
Desy Yuliana Dalimunthe ◽  
Ayu Wulandari ◽  
M. Fikri Ashar
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Job Opportunity ◽  
Causality Relationship ◽  
Vector Auto Regression ◽  
Auto Regression

Purpose of the study: The economic performance of Bangka Belitung Islands province has increased during the period of 2007-2016. This is marked by the increasing growth rate of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) measured at the constant price of 68 percent. These performance improvements should be accompanied by efforts to create job opportunities (for instance, by increasing exports) to boost the economic growth. The objective of the study was to examine and analyze the causality relationship between job opportunities, exports, and economic growth in the Bangka Belitung Islands province. Methodology: This research used secondary data with Vector Auto Regression (VAR) analysis tool. Main Findings: The test results indicated that job opportunities and exports are affected by job opportunity in the previous year (t-1). Furthermore, the results of the study show that in comparison to exports, job opportunity contributes more towards the economic growth. Implications: This study implies that government may provide non-export oriented job opportunities in the province of Bangka Belitung Islands.

scholarly journals Anteseden dan Konsekuen Realisasi Belanja Modal Pada Provinsi di Indonesia

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 195-206
Author(s):  
Arifahtun Zohrah ◽  
Suyanto Suyanto
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
T Test ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Variable Influence ◽  
Simple Regression

ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to examine the antecendent of Government Expenditure Realization, whether there is influence of Original Local Income (PAD) and Balance Fund against Government Expenditure Realization, and to examine the consequence of Government Expenditure Realization, whether there is influence of Government Expenditure Realization against Economic Growth. The population of this research is 33 Provinces of Indonesia, and used secondary data of Government Budgets-realization of Indonesia Provinces from 2009 until 2013. This research used multiple regression in antecendent of Government Expenditure Realization testing and simple regression in consequence of Government Expenditure Realization testing. The hypothesis testing consist of coefficient of determination test, F test, and t test. The research revealed that in antecendent of Government Expenditure Realizationtesting, partially Original Local Income (PAD) variable and Balance Fund variable influence Government Expenditure Realization, and in Consecuent Government Expenditure Realization testing, partially Government Expenditure Realization influence Economic Growth. ABSTRAK Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji Anteseden Realisasi Belanja Modal yaitu pengaruh Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Perimbangan terhadap Realisasi Belanja Modal, serta untuk menguji Konsekuen Realisasi Belanja Modal yaitu pengaruh Realisasi Belanja Modal terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Provinsi di Indonesia, dan menggunakan data sekunder yang berupa Laporan Realisasi Anggaran (LRA) tahun 2009 sampai dengan tahun 2013. Penelitian ini menggunakan regresi berganda dalam pengujian Anteseden Realisai Belanja Modal dan regresi sederhana untuk pengujian Konsekuen Realisasi Belanja Modal. Uji hipotesis terdiri dari uji koefisien determinasi, uji F, dan uji t. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam pengujian Anteseden Realisasi Belanja Modal, secara parsial Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Perimbangan berpengaruh terhadap Realisasi Belanja Modal, dan dalam Pengujian kosekuen, Realisasi Belanja Modal secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi. JEL Classification: M40

Pengaruh Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Alokasi Umum terhadap Anggaran Belanja Modal Pemerintah Provinsi di Pulau Jawa

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
pp. 106-112
Author(s):  
Bambang Suprayitno
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Capital Expenditure ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Local Revenue ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Collection Methods

A B S T R A C T This study purpose to determine the influence of Economic Growth, Local Revenue and General Allocation Fund for Capital Expenditure Provincial Government in Java the period 2009 – 2013. The method used is the method of description by using secondary data obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Indonesia. Data collection methods used were documentation with quantitative approach Analysis of this research is multiple linear regression analysis to test the influence of Economic Growth, Local Revenue and General Allocation Fund Capital Expenditure partially (t-test) and simultaneous (F-test). The results showed that partially Local Revenue and General Allocation Fund which significantly influence the Capital Expenditure, while economic growth is significant effect and negative on Capital Expenditure. Simultaneously Economic Growth, Local Revenue and General Allocation Fund effect on Capital Expenditure. A B S T R A K Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Alokasi Umum terhadap Belanja Modal Pemerintah Provinsi di Pulau Jawa periode 2009 – 2013. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode deskripsi dengan menggunakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari Badan Pusat Statistik Republik Indonesia. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dokumentasi dengan pendekatan kuantitatif.Analisis penelitian ini yaitu analisis regresi linear berganda menguji pengaruh Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Alokasi Umum terhadap Belanja Modal.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Alokasi Umum yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Belanja Modal, sedangkan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi berpengaruh signifikan tetapi negatif terhadap Belanja Modal.Secara simultan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Dana Alokasi Umum berpengaruh terhadap Belanja Modal. JEL Classification: H83, M12

scholarly journals The Influence of Economic Growth, Job Opportunity and People Prosperity on Islamic Banking Growth In Six Provinces in Java Island

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-202
Author(s):  
Sudana Sudana ◽  
Lina Marlina
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Regression Test ◽  
Job Opportunity ◽  
Effect Method ◽  
Test Result

The research was aimed to know the causality relations among the variables of economics growth, job opportunity, and people prosperity on the Islamic banking growth in six provinces in Java island. There was a phenomenon that during 2009 until 2018, the Indonesia economics growth was high meanwhile the Islamic banking growth grew insignificantly. The method used in the research was panel data analysis with the approach of fixed effect method. Meanwhile, data used in the research was secondary data. From the regression test result, it showed that there was a significant influence among the economics growth, job opportunity and people prosperity on the Islamic banking growth in six provinces in Java island.

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