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Determinant of Income Inequality in Eastern Indonesia

Authors
Nur Amalia Malik1, *, Fatmawati Fatmawati1, Muhammad Jibril Tajibu1
1Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: malikna23a@student.unhas.ac.id
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Nur Amalia Malik
Available Online 30 July 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-758-8_271How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Income Inequality; Population; Education; Labor Productivity
Abstract

This research aims to identify and analyze the factors that influence income inequality in Eastern Indonesia, which often lags behind Western Indonesia. Income inequality is a serious problem that hinders equitable and sustainable economic development. In this context, this study explores the role of population, education, and labor productivity variables as the main determinants of income inequality. The method used is a quantitative approach with panel data analysis covering 13 provinces in Eastern Indonesia over the period 2009 to 2023. The regression analysis shows that education and labor productivity have a significant effect on reducing income inequality, while population does not show a significant effect. This finding indicates that improving the quality of education and labor productivity is crucial in reducing income inequality, and government policies should focus on improving access to and quality of education and training to increase productivity. This study concludes that although income inequality is difficult to eliminate completely, efforts to reduce it can be made through more equitable improvements in education and productivity.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Accounting, Management, and Economics 2024 (ICAME 2024)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
30 July 2025
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978-94-6463-758-8
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2352-5428
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10.2991/978-94-6463-758-8_271How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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