PENGARUH PENGELUARAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI KABUPATEN KETAPANG

Abstract

ABSTRACT    This study was conducted  to analyze the effect of government spending on economic growth in  Ketapang during the period 2007  -  2011. The method used was qualitative and quantitative research  methods. In qualitative analysis is based on descriptive analysis model aimed to describe the development  of each group sector development expenditures and routine expenses undertaken by the Government of  Ketapang. While quantitatively to analyze the influence of local government spending on economic  growth sector groups (GDP).    The results of this study indicate that the influence of local government development expenditure  groups primary sector, trade and transport, education and culture, apparatus and control positive effect on  economic growth. Government spending primary sector groups, trade  and transport, education and  culture, health and social welfare effect in reducing income inequality among the population, while the  economic growth exacerbates income inequality among the population. The local government  development expenditure in Ketapang positive and significant effect on economic growth and income  distribution. However, not all sectors of development expenditure groups can influence economic growth  and equitable distribution of income, the local government in the allocation of development funds in order  to more effectively and efficiently by formulating appropriate policies in order to build the infrastructure  to support the local economy.    Keywords: Development Expenditure, Routine expenditure and Economic Growth.