EKO USMAN AJI

I2I021005

Public Infrastructure and Economic Growth in the Local Region

( Nairobi¹ and Riana Respitasari¹* )

Jurnal Ekonomi Pembangunan

Volume 19 (1): 51-60, June 2021

1. Introduction and Research Purposes

This research is motivated by the poor condition of road infrastructure in

Lampung Province. The poor condition of road infrastructure makes it difficult to
develop other public infrastructure, such as infrastructure in the investment and health
sectors.

This study aims to analyze the effect of public infrastructure on growth

economy in Lampung Province.

2. Research Methods

The method in this research applied is a panel data model with the method
random effects mode.

3. Results and Findings in The Reseacrh

The results showed that infrastructure, irrigation infrastructure, health

infrastructure, investment, Labor, and Gini Growth had a significant and positive effect
on economic growth, while capital expenditures insignificant effect on economic
growth. The implications of these findings indicate that public sector investment such
as road infrastructure, bridges and other infrastructure facilities are important.

4. Recommended Further Research

Advanced research suggested by the author is to use free variables in next

research.