Abstract

\This study was conducted with the aim of analyzing the effect of unemployment on the poverty level, the effect of the human development index (HDI) on the poverty level, gross domestic product (GDP) on the poverty level, and the effect of unemployment, HDI and GDP on the level of poverty. This study uses secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and other related sources. Data were analyzed using the multiple linear regression model using SPSS 25 Application. The results of this study indicate that: (1) Unemployment has a positive and insignificant effect on the level of poverty; (2) Partially, the HDI and GDP have a negative and insignificant effect on the level of poverty; (3) Simultaneously Unemployment, HDI and GDP have a significant effect on the level of poverty. The results of this study indicate that in order to significantly reduce the Poverty Level in East Luwu, the three independent variables must be the attention of the East Luwu Government in making development policies. Increase the HDI mainly in terms of education and health to provide more competitive human resources, pursue high GDP growth level, and be more qualified and inclusive to reduce poverty levels in East Luwu.

Highlights

  • Poverty is a global issue faced by many countries in the world, including Indonesia

  • The results of this study indicate that: (1) Unemployment has a positive and insignificant effect on the level of poverty; (2) Partially, the human development index (HDI) and gross domestic product (GDP) have a negative and insignificant effect on the level of poverty; (3) Simultaneously Unemployment, HDI and GDP have a significant effect on the level of poverty

  • The subjects of this discussion are how the influence of Unemployment, HDI, and GDP on the Poverty level in the East Luwu, where the data object used comes from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of East Luwu

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Introduction

Poverty is a global issue faced by many countries in the world, including Indonesia. In the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), poverty reduction is an issue that is getting serious attention. SDG is evidenced by the inclusion of poverty reduction and hunger as the first and second goals and the building of a global commitment to end poverty in any form. Poverty Reduction Program is an activity carried out by the Government, Local Government, Business World, and community to improve the welfare of the poor through social assistance, community empowerment, empowerment of micro and small economic businesses, and other programs to enhance economic activities. With various poverty alleviation policies and programs carried out, the Poverty level in Indonesia managed to fall from 60 percent in 1970 until breaking the singledigit mark of 9.41 percent in March 2019 and dropped back to 9.22 percent in September 2019. The percentage of the poor population in September 2020 was recorded at 10.19 percent, an

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