Developing Policy Instruments to Reduce Inequality of Land Ownership

Abstract

This research is motivated by the inequality of land ownership and policies regarding restrictions on land ownership. However, existing policies have not been able to resolve the problem of inequality in land ownership. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach with a perspective theoretical instrument policy. Primary data was obtained from observation during three months of study fields and interviews with a profound amount of key informants, the head of Government, the village chief, local peasants/local people, and communities. Research results show that the instrument policy of land that is used is not using a practical instrument such as land value reference, added value capturing, and land taxation. Land value reference, added value capturing, and land taxation can be used to reduce land inequality in Bandung Regency. Land value reference will create land market transparency, added value capturing will reduce the appearance of land speculators, and land taxation will effectively deter the person ruling the land. Instruments policy of land practically contributes to reducing idle lands, increasing the growth of the economy, creating field jobs, adding state income, reducing inequality in the economy, and improving the well-being of people.