Is Foreign Direct Investment Helpful to Reduce Income Inequality in Indonesia?

• Autorzy: Al Muizzuddin Fazaalloh
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

It is undeniable that foreign direct investments (FDI) are needed by many countries to push their economic growth. However, a trade-off between economic growth and income inequality, particularly in developing countries, frequently occurs. This paper examines the influence of FDI on income inequality in Indonesia. To estimate the relation of both variables, panel data regression model with panel-corrected standard errors (PCSE) technique was used to analyze provincial level data from 33 provinces over the period of 2012-2016. The study finds that FDI has a direct and insignificant effect on income inequality. Moreover, FDI has indirect and negative effects on income inequality, via economic growth. Interestingly, the indirect effects of FDI on income inequality through education and trade are statistically insignificant. In addition, non-linear relation between FDI and income inequality has not been proved. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Direct investments; Foreign investment; Panel data; Income inequalities

PL

Inwestycje bezpośrednie; Inwestycje zagraniczne; Dane panelowe; Nierówności dochodowe

• Czasopismo: Economics & Sociology
• Rocznik: 2019
• Tom: 12
• Numer: nr 3
• Strony: 25--36

Twórcy

autor

Al Muizzuddin Fazaalloh

• Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia

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DOI

10.14254/2071789X.2019/12-3/2