Abstract
This study aims to identify the potential economic sector in Riau. The data used is the Gross Domestic Product from 2006-2010. The analytical tool used is typology Klassen, location quotient, shift share, and gravity index. The result of typology Klassen, Bengkalis is the advancing area. Siak and Rokan Hilir are advanced but depressed area. Pekanbaru, Kuantan Singingi, Indragiri Hilir, Indragiri Hulu, Pelalawan, Rokan Hulu, and Dumai are the fast growing areas. Kampar and Meranti Islands are the disadvantaged area. The results of the location quotient, mining and quarrying sector are dominant sector in Siak, Bengkalis, Rokan Hilir, and Dumai. The agricultural sector is dominant sector in Kuantan Singingi, Indragiri Hulu, Indragiri Hilir, Pelalawan, Rokan Hulu, and Meranti Islands. Trade is dominant sector in Pekanbaru. The results of the shift share, there are shift in the economic growth of potential sector in Riau. Economic growth had driven by the effects of provincial growth, industrial mix effect, and effect of competitive advantage. Finally, the results of Gravity Index show that Bengkalis, Siak, and Pekanbaru are the center of economic growth in Riau.
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