MINIMUM WAGE AND POVERTY LEVEL: STUDY OF POLICY IN INDONESIA

Authors

  • A. Hasyim Asyari Amir Husni Departemen Ilmu Pemerintahan, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial & Ilmu Politik, Universitas Hasanuddin
  • A.M Rusli Departemen Ilmu Pemerintahan, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial & Ilmu Politik, Universitas Hasanuddin
  • Suhardiman Syamsu Departemen Ilmu Pemerintahan, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial & Ilmu Politik, Universitas Hasanuddin
  • Muhammad Chaeroel Ansar Departemen Ilmu Pemerintahan, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial & Ilmu Politik, Universitas Hasanuddin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33509/jan.v29i3.2687

Keywords:

Minimum Wage, Poverty, Policy

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the relationship between minimum wages and poverty rates. Minimum wage is a controversial policy topic that affects millions of workers around the world, and understanding its impact on poverty rates is crucial for policymakers and researchers. By conducting a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, statistical data, and using more complex regression models. The data was processed in Microsoft Excell, and then analysed using R statistical software. The findings of this study show that minimum wage policy is effective in negatively affecting the poverty rate in Indonesia.

 

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2023-12-31

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Amir Husni, A. Hasyim Asyari, A.M Rusli, Suhardiman Syamsu, and Muhammad Chaeroel Ansar. 2023. “MINIMUM WAGE AND POVERTY LEVEL: STUDY OF POLICY IN INDONESIA”. Jurnal Administrasi Negara 29 (3):275-98. https://doi.org/10.33509/jan.v29i3.2687.

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