Economic Gap Analysis of West Kalimantan Border Region
##plugins.themes.EpsilonTheme.article.main##
Deffrinica*
Maryunani
Devanto Shasa Pratomo
Iswan Noor
Economic inequality is a crucial issue, especially in border areas where economic development is often uneven. This study analyzes the Theil Index to measure economic disparity in border areas of West Kalimantan from 2019 to 2023. The findings reveal that Sanggau Regency consistently has the highest Theil Index, reaching 4.307 in 2021, indicating severe economic inequality. Kapuas Hulu Regency also exhibits an increasing trend, with its Theil Index reaching 2.429 in 2023, suggesting widening disparities. Meanwhile, Sambas and Bengkayang Regencies maintain relatively stable and lower indices, indicating more evenly distributed economic conditions. Singkawang City, as an economic hub, shows fluctuating inequality trends but remains among the higher indices. This research contributes a novel perspective by focusing on economic inequality in border areas, which has often been discussed at the national level rather than in localized studies. The findings highlight the unique economic challenges faced by border regions, emphasizing the need for more inclusive policies, infrastructure development, and cross-border economic optimization to ensure equitable economic growth in West Kalimantan’s border areas.
Andrei, J. V., Chivu, L., Gogonea, R.-M., Iacob, S. E., Patrascu, A., Popescu, C., Vasic, M., & Zaharia, M. (2021). Business demography and economic growth: similarities and disparities in 10 European Union countries. Journal of Business Economics and Management, 22(5), 1160–1188.
Arsyad, L. (1999). Ekonomi Pembangunan Yogyakarta. STIE YKPN.
Borts, G. H. (1960). The equalization of returns and regional economic growth. The American Economic Review, 50(3), 319–347.
Hirschman, A. O. (1958). The strategy of economic development. Yale University Pres.
Kadriwansyah, K., Semmaila, B., & Zakaria, J. (2021). Analisis Ketimpangan Wilayah di Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan Tahun 2014-2018. PARADOKS: Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi, 4(1), 25–36.
Kuznets, S. (2019). Economic growth and income inequality. In The gap between rich and poor (pp. 25–37). Routledge.
Mudrajad, K. (2006). Ekonomika Pembangunan: Teori, Masalah, dan Kebijakan. UPP Akademi Manajemen Perusahaan YKPN.
OECD. (2016). OECD Regions at a Glance 2016 report.
Rycroft, R. S. (2017). The economics of inequality, discrimination, poverty, and mobility. Routledge.
Sjafrizal. (2008). Ekonomi Regional: Teori dan Aplikasi. Niaga Swadaya.
Sjafrizal. (2012). Ekonomi Wilayah dan Perkotaan. PT RajaGrafindo Persada.
Solow, R. M. (1957). Technical change and the aggregate production function. The Review of Economics and Statistics, 39(3), 312–320.
Todaro, M. P., & Smith, S. C. (2009). Economic development. Pearson education.
Yuliani, R. (2018). Analisis Ketimpangan Pendapatan Kabupaten/Kota di Provinsi Bali dan Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhinya. Universitas Islam Indonesia.
Zen, A. M., & Lestari, S. D. (2022). Dampak Gelombang Ekonomi Baru Bagi Perilaku Usaha Kuliner. Transekonomika: Akuntansi, Bisnis Dan Keuangan, 2(5). https://doi.org/10.55047/transekonomika.v2i5.171
