Economics, Business, Accounting & Society Review
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Economics, Business, Accounting, and Society Review

The Effect of Fiscal Independence and Economic Growth on Reducing Poverty and Unemployment in Indonesia

Arif Amin (Department of Economics, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia)
Bambang Juanda (Department of Economics, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia)
Wiwiek Rindayati (Department of Economics, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Jun 2023

Abstract

Fiscal independence affects the revenue and expenditure patterns of a local government which in turn affects economic growth and can reduce poverty and unemployment. This study was conducted in 33 provinces in Indonesia using secondary data with a time span from 2013 to 2019. The model used is a dynamic simultaneous panel model with the SYS-GMM approach. Besides that, there is a need to develop fiscal independence index to obtain clearer conditions for fiscal independence. Revenue Sharing Fund variable that is not included in the calculation. Revenue Sharing Fund is a source of income that is already generated by a region. Readjustments are needed by including revenue sharing funds in the calculation. The newly developed fiscal independence index more clearly describes the condition. Riau, Lampung and South Sulawesi were included in the independence fiscal region category that was not previously. Fiscal independence has a significant effect and positive relationship with GRDP. Meanwhile, the reduced form results on poverty and unemployment show that GRDP has a significant negative effect on poverty and unemployment. Fiscally independent regions are better at reducing poverty and unemployment.

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ebasr

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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EBASR aims to relate to current research on economics, business, accounting & social science innovation as well as practices. The scope of the Economics, Business, Accounting & Society Review includes: Economics – Science; Business – Science; Business Ethic; Human Resource Management; Financial ...