IDARYANI
M.Si, Economics and Business Faculty of Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
idaryaniaceh1@gmail.com
Masbar RAJA
Prof, Economics and Business Faculty of Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
raja.masbar@unsyiah.ac.id
ALIASUDDIN
Dr, Economics and Business Faculty of Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
aliasuddin@unsyiah.ac.id
Nasir MUHAMMAD
Dr, Economics and Business Faculty of Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
nasirmsi@unsyiah.ac.id
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of health expenditures in reducing poverty in Indonesia. The data used was panel data from three specific autonomous regions: Aceh, Papua, and West Papua, data from 2006-2017. The method of analysis used in the study was the ARDL Panel model. The results of the study show that in the short term, health expenditures o not affect poverty in the autonomous regions. The results from each region showed no short-term effect. Long-term estimates show that health spending can reduce poverty by up to 6 percent assuming cateris paribus. Adjustments of these impacts will occur every 9.6 months. This study recommends that the government increases the health budget so that the poor can get protection and avoid health problems. The study also recommends increased regulation of health expenditures to make it more effective and have an impact in the short term.
Keywords: Health Budget, Poverty, ARDL Panel, Special Autonomy
JEL classification: C23, H51, I38
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