Special Economic Zones and Local Economic Development: An Indonesia Perspective
Shinta Riana Anggraini *
Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Lampung, Indonesia.
I Wayan Suparta
Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Lampung, Indonesia.
Asih Murwiati
Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Lampung, Indonesia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the determinants of economic growth in regencies/municipalities that host Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Indonesia, using data from 14 SEZs spread across various regions. The variables analyzed include road infrastructure, investment, Regional Original Revenue (PAD), Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR), and Human Development Index (HDI). The results show that road infrastructure, investment, LFPR, and HDI do not have a significant effect on economic growth in the short term, but have a significant effect in the long term. Meanwhile, PAD has a positive and significant effect on economic growth in both the short and long term. These findings highlight the importance of long-term development and PAD optimization in driving economic growth in SEZ regions.
Keywords: Economic growth, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), road infrastructure, investment, Regional Original Revenue (PAD), Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR), Human Development Index (HDI)