Provincial Growth Research Articles

Variety of Pu’er Tea, and Bulang Buddhists: A Case Study of Bulang Tea Tradition in Laoman’e Village

This study presents Pu'er tea's range while shedding light on its identity and classifications, which are directly related to Yunnan province's growth. The previous scholarship had widely neglected this topic and failed to examine the diversity of Pu'er tea. However, for this research work, there are four primary objectives: identifying and highlighting ancient and king Pu'er teas; assessing the economic standing of the Bulang Buddhist community; differentiating between these two varieties of Pu'er tea; and exploring the historical context of Chinese tea culture. The study revealed four main findings. The first suggests that tea traders promoted the phrase "Pu'er tea" to integrate and assess all Pu'er area tea varieties in order to enhance sales. The fourth finding, based on Chinese tea history, demonstrates the significance of ancient and King Pu'er teas for the Bulang Buddhist community. The third finding indicates a total of eight varieties of Pu'er tea. This study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative techniques. The author conducted in-depth interviews with twenty two study participants and carried out fieldwork in the Laoman'e hamlet in Xishuangbanna, in the Chinese province of Yunnan. This study is significant for the Bulang Buddhist ethnic group of Laoman village, who rely mostly on the ancient and king pu'er tea sale in the mountain region of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China.

Economic Growth Vs. Poverty in Indonesia: What has Happened?

West Java is one of Indonesia’s three biggest contributors to GDP. The rate of economic growth in the province is also the highest on the island of Java, but it does not make West Java free from poverty. The fact, this smart province is the second poorest province nationally. The purpose of this study is to estimate the relationship and influence between economic growth, inequality, and poverty in West Java province using panel data. This study also analyses the characteristics of West Java’s economic growth using the Growth Incidence Curve (GIC). The panel data consists of combination of time series and cross section data from 2013-2022 period, based on information from 27 districts in West Java province. The estimation model employed in this study is panel regression model utilizing Random Effect Model (REM). The results of the study reveal a negative and significant effect of the economic growth on poverty. Furthermore, the inequality variable has a positive and significant impact on poverty. Based on GIC, West Java’s economic growth has not been pro-poor yet from the 2012-2022 period.

The Effect of Inflation and Government Spending on Economic Growth in The West Sumatra Province

Indonesia is one of the developing countries facing the problem of economic growth, where one of the factors is inflation and government spending. West Sumatra is one of the provinces in Indonesia that is experiencing economic growth problems. This can be seen from the fluctuating inflation rate and government spending, which can affect the rate of economic growth. This study aims to determine the effect of inflation and government spending on economic growth in West Sumatra Province in 1993- 2020. Methodology/approach – This type of research is quantitative with multiple linear regression analysis using secondary data. Data collection techniques are carried out by collecting and retrieving data through the website of the Central Bureau of Statistics for West Sumatra Province, namely sumbar.bps.go.id. the sample in this study was 28 years old starting from 1993-2020. Findings – It there was a partial and simultaneous effect of inflation and government spending on economic growth in West Sumatra Province from 1993-2020. With the regression results Y = 19.432 - 0.145 X1 – 1.892 X2 and a coefficient of determination of 50.9% means that 50.9% of the independent variables are able to explain the dependent variable, while the remaining 49.1% is explained by other variables not examined in this study. Novelty/value – Inflation is the main factor influencing economic growth in West Sumatra province, while government spending is a supporting factor influencing economic growth in West Sumatra province. To increase economic growth in the province of West Sumatra, the regional government of the province of West Sumatra needs to maintain inflation stability in the form of price stability for goods and services and an increase in appropriate government spending to regulate the course of the economy by determining the amount of government revenue and spending each year which is reflected in regional expenditure revenue budget (APBD) with the aim of stabilizing prices, output levels, employment opportunities and encouraging economic growth in the province of West Sumatra. As employee retention has been an important factor in the Baltic region over the last two decades it is vital to understand how to retain employees.

Influence of product relatedness on provincial growth: comparative analysis of east–west discrepancies in Turkey

Influence of product relatedness on provincial growth: comparative analysis of east–west discrepancies in Turkey

The Effect of Human Growth Index and Investment on Economic Growth in Central Java Province

Investment and the human development index (IPM) have an important role in maintaining economic growth in the province of Central Java. This study aims to determine the effect of investment on economic growth, the effect of HDI on economic growth, and the effect of investment and HDI on economic growth. The research method used is a quantitative one. The data were taken from the Central Java Bureau of Statistics from 2017 to 2021. The classic test was carried out using the normality, heteroscedasticity, and multiplierity tests. After that, several hypothesis tests were carried out, such as the Coefficient of Determination Test (R2), the F test, and the t test. The results showed that, there is an effect of investment on economic growth; there is an effect of HDI on economic growth; and there is an effect of investment and HDI on economic growth. These results can be the basis for further research.

Increased incidence of congenital hypothyroidism in China: An analysis of 119 million screened newborns.

Despite the lack of nationwide epidemiological studies, congenital hypothyroidism (CH) incidence in China has increased. We aimed to evaluate the trends of CH and the possible reasons behind them. Data from screened newborns from the Chinese Newborn Screening Information System from 2012 to 2019 was collected. We applied the Bayesian hierarchical Poisson regression model and meta-analysis to estimate incidence or proportion over the years. The estimated CH incidence increased from 4.01 per 10,000 births in 2012 to 5.77 per 10,000 births in 2019. The average annual growth rate (ARG) of CH incidence for all provinces varied from 0.59 to 20.96%. The most rapid rise in incidence was observed in cases with an initial thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) concentration of < 10 mIU/L. The meta-analysis results showed that the proportion of permanent CH increased by 0.024% (95%CI: 0.011%, 0.037%) annually. Each 1 mIU/L decrease in TSH cutoff value was associated with a 2.96% increase in CH incidence. In the same period, the proportion of premature CH cases increased from 6.60 to 9.10%, which was much higher than the increase in preterm births. A significant relationship was not found between provincial growth rates in screening coverage and provincial baseline incidences of CH. Conclusion:CH incidence has substantially increased in China. The slight adjustment of the TSH cutoff value and increasing preterm birth rate contribute to such a trend; however, the contribution is limited. What is Known: • An uptrend in congenital hypothyroidism (CH) incidence has been reported in many European and American countries in the last two decades; however, no studies have been conducted in China to explain the increased CH incidence. • We provide a detailed epidemiological report on the trends of CH during 2012-2019 in China, with an attempt to explore the reasons behind it. What is New: • This first-ever national-wide epidemiological report in China showed an uptrend in CH incidence with variations over regions and CH subtypes. The mild lowering of TSH cutoff values and the increasing preterm birth rate contributed to this uptrend.

The Causality Relationship Between Growth and Inequality: Java and Sumatera Studies

This research article has the theme of the causal relationship between growth and inequality with the object of research being the provinces on the island of Java and Sumatra island. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze conditions of inequality in income distribution and economic growth and to analyze whether there is a causal relationship between inequality income with economic growth in provinces on the island of Java and provinces on the island of Sumatra during the 2015-2020 period. The research method used is quantitative descriptive using the Granger causality test analysis tool. Based on the research results, the condition of economic growth in each province on Sumatra Island fluctuated, with the highest average economic growth in South Sumatra Province and the lowest in Riau Province. Inequality in the distribution of provincial income on the island of Sumatra fluctuates, the highest average income distribution inequality is in the provinces of South Sumatra and Bengkulu, and the lowest is in the province of the Bangka Belitung Islands. Meanwhile in Java, economic growth also fluctuated. The highest average economic growth was in DI Yogyakarta Province, and the lowest was in Central Java Province. Inequality in the distribution of provincial income in Java Island fluctuates, with the highest inequality in Yogyakarta province and the lowest in Central Java province. In addition, the results of the Granger causality test show that there is no one-way or two-way causality relationship between economic growth and income inequality on the islands of Sumatra and Java.

The Influence of Women's Development and Empowerment on Inclusive Economic Growth

Inclusive Economic Growth in Indonesia is formed through aspects of economic growth, inequality, and access to opportunities. Equitable development and empowerment that is focused on women provide access to opportunities in realizing inclusive economic growth. This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the effect of women's development and empowerment on inclusive economic growth in provinces in Indonesia in 2012-2021. This research uses secondary data, uses a quantitative approach with the method of panel data regression analysis with a fixed effect model. The regression results found that women's development variables through the gender development index indicator showed that women's life expectancy had a significant negative effect, while the average length of schooling for women and women's per capita expenditure had a significant positive effect. The variable of women's empowerment through the gender empowerment index indicator found that women's involvement did not have a significant effect on inclusive economic growth and the variables of women as professionals and contribution of women's income had a significant positive effect on inclusive economic growth in 2012-2021. Four of the six variables showed significant positive results. This indicates that the development and empowerment of women can improve welfare which affects growth. There needs to be a policy formulation on women that must be carried out by each region to help fulfill women's rights and reduce gender discrimination.

Investigating the Relationship between Income Inequality, Urbanization, and Economic Growth in Provinces of Iran

Investigating the Relationship between Income Inequality, Urbanization, and Economic Growth in Provinces of Iran

Research on the Relationship between the Gathering of Scientific and Technological Talents and the High-Quality Development of Regional Economy—Taking Henan Province as an Example

Promoting China's economy from high-speed growth to high-quality development is an important judgment made by the 19th National Congress of the Communist Organization of China on China's economic development. Based on the panel data of 14 regions and cities in Henan Province from 2010 to 2017, this paper first calculates that the quality of economic growth in each province has spatial autocorrelation, and then uses a two-way fixed effect model to empirically test the quality of economic growth by gathering scientific and technological talents. The research results show that there is a significant positive correlation between scientific and technological talents gathering and the quality of economic growth in each city, And the level of regional economic development is the core factor affecting talent flow; Based on this, this paper puts forward relevant policy recommendations to promote the rational and orderly flow of scientific and technological talents and improve the quality of economic growth in various provinces.

An Empirical Analysis of the Impacts of Investment Incentives on Provincial Economic Growth in Turkey

There are significant differences between governments in the context of the objectives of incentive policies. However, they are generally focused on macroeconomic purposes such as eliminating regional inequalities and increasing investment level, employment, industrialisation and therefore raising economic growth. In Turkey, The New Investment Incentive System, which has been implemented since 2012, essentially aimed to mitigate interregional inequalities. This study investigates the impact of investment incentives on provincial per capita growth of 81 provinces for the years 2004-2017. Our data are also available for capital types and sectoral levels. The dynamic panel data estimates show that while the impact of the number of incentive certificates on provincial growth is significantly positive, there is no effect of fixed investment and employment on provincial growth. Moreover, given the significantly positive estimated coefficients on all three measures of investment incentives for the energy and manufacturing sectors, we conclude that incentives raise provincial growth for these two sectors. However, investment incentives in services, mining and agriculture sectors have no impact on regional growth. Results of the analysis of investment incentives by investor type imply that while investment incentives provided to domestic firms have no effect on growth, incentives for firms owned by foreigners have positive effects. Our study thus makes important contributions to the literature by considering both province-level incentive measures and five main sectors, namely energy, manufacturing, services, mining and agriculture in the sectoral analysis.

One Size Does Not Fit All: The Heterogenous Impact of Democracy on Economic Growth in Indonesia

Indonesia's democratic level has grown during the last decade. Unfortunately, economic growth is on the decline at the same time. Based on this phenomenon, this study investigates whether democracy has a causal impact on economic growth. The panel data used in this study spans 33 Indonesian provinces from 2009 to 2020. The fixed-effect analytical model was employed to capture the effects of changes in provincial characteristics. This study provides empirical evidence that democracy supports economic growth, even though human capital, infrastructure capital, and government and trade policies are considered in the analytical model. By splitting the sample, this study finds that democracy is a predictor of economic growth in provinces in Java and provinces in the Western Part of Indonesia. The findings in this study have implications for policymakers and researchers; ”One Size Does Not Fit All” in democracy context. The democracy-based economic growth strategy in Java and Western Indonesia needs to be maintained. Strengthening political rights and improving the quality of democratic institutions, on the other hand, are required to ensure that the economic benefits of democracy can be noticed Outside of Java and Eastern Indonesia.

Ports as A Supporting Factor of Economic Development in Central Kalimantan Province

This study aims to determine partially and simultaneously the effect of export value seen from several loading ports on economic growth in the province of Central Kalimantan. This method is explanatory research to test the hypothesis between the hypothesized variables. This study uses secondary data, namely: Export Value through the Port of Kumai, Sampit, Pulang Pisau, and Pangkalan Bun, and Economic Growth in Central Kalimantan Province during 2007-2021. The results of the Multiple Linear Regression analysis of the Semi Logarithma Model partially show that the Export Value through the Port of Loading at the Ports of Kumai and Sampit has a significant and positive influence on Economic Growth in Central Kalimantan Province. In contrast, the Export Value through the Port of Loading Pulang Pisau and Pangkalan Bun has no effect but is positive on Economic Growth in Central Kalimantan Province. However, simultaneously the export value through the loading ports at the ports of Kumai, Sampit, Pulang Pisau, and Pangkalan Bun has a significant influence on economic growth in the province of Central Kalimantan.

Dampak Tenaga Kerja, Tingkat Pendidikan, dan Kemiskinan terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi di Provinsi Sulawesi Barat

This study aims to determine whether labor, education level, and poverty affect economic growth in West Sulawesi Province. This research uses quantitative research. The data processing technique uses multiple linear regression through the SPSS 26 program. Secondary data is derived from historical records or reports arranged in published archives from 2006-2021. The results of this study indicate that the workforce has a positive and significant impact on economic growth in the Province of West Sulawesi. Furthermore, the level of education has a negative and significant effect on economic growth. Meanwhile, the poverty rate has no significant impact on economic growth.

Pengaruh Kredit Perbankan Terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Provinsi di Sumatera

The purpose of this study was to analyze working capital loans, investment loans and consumption loans in Sumatra Province in 2010-2018. This type of research used in this study is secondary data, namely data in the form of numbers or quantitative time series. Based on the results of the panel analysis of regression data by E-Views 9, working capital credit are positive and significant to economic growth in Provinces in Sumatra, investment credit is positive and significant to economic growth in Provinces in Sumatra and consumption credit have positive and significant income to economic growth in the Provinces all over Sumatra. Keywords: Working capital credit1, Investment credit2, Consumption credit3, Economic growth4

Forecasting China's energy demand post-COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from energy type differences and regional differences

As the first country to restart the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic, China's fast-growing energy consumption has brought huge challenges to the energy system. In this context, ensuring a stable energy supply requires accurate estimates of energy consumption for China's post-Covid-19 pandemic economic recovery. To this end, this study uses multiple panel regression model to explore the relationship between energy consumption and economic growth from the perspective of energy sources (total energy, coal, oil, natural gas) and regional difference. The data from 30 provinces in China from 2000 to 2017 were selected. Our findings indicate that China economic growth has led to the largest increase for oil consumption, followed by natural gas consumption, and finally coal consumption. That is, China economic growth has led to the largest increase for oil consumption, followed by natural gas consumption, and finally coal consumption. In addition, the coefficients of regional energy consumption equations are heterogeneous. Among them, energy consumption growth in provinces with high energy consumption is most affected by economic growth, followed by provinces with low energy consumption, and finally provinces with middle energy consumption.

Social capital, R&D and provincial growth in Indonesia

ABSTRACT We propose and test the hypothesis that social capital is an important determinant of total factor productivity (TFP) growth. Using a new historical dataset on 33 Indonesian provinces covering the period 2010–18, we show that social capital enhances growth through research and development (R&D) expenditure. Our analysis is based on a modified endogenous growth model, and the estimations reveal that a unit standard deviation improvement in aggregate, tangible and intangible social capital, and religiosity improves TFP growth by at least 9.80% (of the mean TFP growth) through R&D spending. These results are robust.

The joint effects of financial development and the business environment on firm growth: Evidence from Vietnam

This work examines the complementary effects of local financial development and the business environment on the growth of Vietnamese firms. For the period from 2009 to 2013, we combine firm-level data covering more than 40,000 firms from the Vietnam Enterprise Survey with province-level data from the Vietnam Provincial Competitiveness Indicators. Our estimation strategy builds upon a novel copula-based estimator that accounts for potential endogeneity biases without requiring external instruments. Our results show that financial development and a favourable business environment generally promote firm growth, but some components of the business environment, such as low entry costs, access to land and business service support, foster firm growth more strongly than financial development. Most importantly, financial development and the business environment interact positively in their effects on firm growth. The impact of local financial development on firm growth is higher in provinces with a competitive business environment. Conversely, improvements in provincial competitiveness have a greater impact on firm growth in provinces with a more developed financial sector. The results clearly show that policies to promote local financial development need to be coordinated with measures to improve the broader business environment.

Moderating Influence That Islamic Law Intensity Of Causal Relationship Between Regional Economic Growth And Determinant: Study Empiricalon District / City In The Province Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (Nad)

&#x0D; Policy of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to grant special autonomy to the Provincial Government of Nangroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) through the concept of asymmetric decentralization accompanied by the issuance of a law on the implementation of Islamic Sharia in a kaffah manner, opening opportunities for the government and the people of NAD Province to increase the pace of development economy based on faith and piety to Allah SWT. How the impact of the implementation of these policies on regional economic growth in the Province of NAD has not been widely studied. The purpose of this dissertation is to analyze the causal relationship between regional economic growth and its determinants and to analyze the moderating role of the intensity of the application of Islamic law on the causal relationship. The target population is districts/cities in NAD Province and the sample consists of 23 units of analysis (5 cities and 18 districts). Secondary data on a ratio scale to measure research variables, namely HDI, technology investment, population, regional development expenditure, intensity of the application of Islamic Sharia, and regional economic growth for the 2010 - 2019 period, sourced from the Central Statistics Agency and the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religion of NAD Province. The data analysis technique used descriptive statistics and panel data regression analysis to test 10 research hypotheses. The results show that simultaneously capital, HDI, technology investment, population, and regional development expenditures have a very large influence on regional economic growth in NAD Province. Partially, capital, technology investment, population, and regional development expenditure are the determinants of regional economic growth in NAD Province. The four determinant variables have an effect on increasing regional economic growth. Regencies/cities that have large capital, moderate and innovative technology investment accompanied by a high population, and are supported by adequate regional development expenditures, have an impact on high economic growth in NAD Province. The intensity of the application of Islamic law moderates the causal relationship between capital, technology investment and population on regional economic growth, while the intensity of the application of Islamic law has not shown a significant role in moderating the causal relationship between the human development index and regional development expenditures on regional economic growth. This indicates that the intensity of the application of Islamic Sharia in the province of Aceh has given a significant role to all sectors in increasing regional economic growth. further research is suggested to use Economic Well Being Theory and include fiscal and regional retribution variables, education and ICT readiness index and electronic-based service system index.&#x0D;

National elections, sub-national growth: the politics of Turkey’s provincial economic dynamics under AKP rule

AbstractDespite a large body of work on the impacts of institutions on subnational growth and development, economic geographers have, in the last decades, frequently overlooked the role of politics and, in particular, that of national political economies. Drawing on the political science literature, the article argues that studying national political dynamics is still key to understand the cumulative process of uneven regional development. Using data from Turkey over the period 2004–2016, the article shows how national electoral politics and government actions have significantly affected provincial growth patterns. The impact is substantive and increases in election years. Results also suggest that the central government may have influenced sub-national growth trajectories in different ways, including boosting the construction sector and expanding public employment.