Jurnal Ekonomi & Studi Pembangunan

Revitalizing green economic capability to maintain the financial stability of MSMEs in Bira Beach

2024-11-28T15:09:42+07:00

To maintain the financial stability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is a vital issue which needs a revitalization of green economic capability. This study explores the impact of Green Economy Capability (GEC) on the financial stability of MSMEs in the coastal region of Bira Beach, with a focus on the mediating role of government support. A SmartPLS-SEM used in this study to investigate the survey involving 150 MSMEs. The key variables measured include GEC, financial stability, and government support, with the data analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The findings indicate that GEC significantly influences government support, which in turn has a positive effect on financial stability. However, GEC does not have a direct impact on MSMEs' financial stability. These findings underscore the critical role of government policies in supporting the adoption of sustainable practices among MSMEs, particularly in regions heavily dependent on tourism. This research contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence of the indirect relationship between GEC and financial stability through government support in the coastal MSME sector. In results, we offered two solutions. First, the policymakers must prioritize initiatives that strengthen MSME’s capacity for sustainable practices. Second, the need for tailored support systems in coastal areas like the adoption of green practices which must be integrated with local economic strategies to yield both environmental and financial benefits.

Understanding payment switching behavior to QRIS in Southwest Papua: A push-pull-mooring study

2024-11-18T07:31:48+07:00

As the global economy changes, it's important to examine why people in Southwest Papua switch from cash to the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) system. This region is notoriously behind in infrastructure and human development, so studying this area is crucial to expanding the national economy. This study investigates the variables that influence the switching behavior of users in Southwest Papua toward the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) digital payment. The study investigates the impact of push factors (e.g., perceived trouble, perceived no record for transactions, and difficulty paying cash in large amounts), pull factors (e.g., perceived convenience, promotional benefits, and time savings), and mooring factors (e.g., habit and switching costs) on the transition from cash to digital payments, utilizing the Push-Pull-Mooring (PPM) framework and transaction cost theory. The research uses a method called structural equation modeling to study how QRIS users behave in three areas of Southwest Papua Province: Sorong City, Sorong Regency, and Raja Ampat, by selecting participants randomly from different groups. The results indicate that the adoption of QRIS is significantly influenced by both push and pull factors, with pull factors playing a more prominent role. Habit also significantly influences switching behavior, while switching costs show a negative but statistically insignificant effect. To expedite the adoption of digital payments in Southwest Papua, these insights provide policymakers and financial institutions with practical advice. They indicate that strategies that emphasize the convenience and advantages of QRIS over cash are more effective in increasing user adoption.

Infrastructure Development as a Catalyst for Sustainable Economic Growth in OIC Countries

2025-04-14T21:37:27+07:00

Infrastructure development plays an important role in promoting sustainable economic growth, especially in member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The purpose of this study is to understand how different types of infrastructure, such as digital, physical and non-physical infrastructure, investment, investment and human development index (HDI) impact sustainable economic growth. This study uses data from 52 OIC member countries over the period 2022-2023. To analyse the data, a statistical method called Estimated Generalized Least Squares (EGLS) is used, which is specifically designed to overcome differences in conditions between countries in the data. This method helps to obtain more accurate results despite the imbalance or variation of data between countries. The results of this study show that non-physical infrastructure and HDI have a positive and significant influence on sustainable economic growth. Non-physical infrastructure, such as institutions and basic services can help strengthen the economic system. HDI also plays an important role in improving the quality of human resources. Meanwhile, physical infrastructure, digital infrastructure and investment have not shown a significant direct effect. Therefore, it is recommended that the governments of OIC countries focus on strengthening institutions and improving diverse human qualities to support inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

How Natural Resources Shape the Industrial Development: Evidence from N-10 Countries

2025-04-21T22:06:13+07:00

This study analyzes the effect of natural resources on the manufacturing industry. It is aimed to fill in the gap in the research on the impact of natural resources towards industrial productivity since there is very limited literature on such a topic, particularly in the Next Eleven countries (N-11) excluding South Korea (referred to as the N-10 countries). South Korea is not included as a sample because it does not have many natural resources. The N-10 countries (Vietnam, Turkey, Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria, Mexico, Iran, Indonesia, Egypt, and Bangladesh) have a large population, rapid economic growth, and political and economic stability. The Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) is implemented by using data panels of the N-10 countries with natural resources from 2015 to 2021. This study confirms that the resource curse exists, as evidenced by the detrimental effects of abundant natural resources on industrial productivity. Empirical findings have also documented a significant adverse impact of corruption practices in the manufacturing sector. Meanwhile, capital and trade openness should be further improved to encourage value-added industries. Based on the results of this study, the N-10 countries are recommended to diversify their economies, reduce reliance on natural resources, and strengthen control of corruption.