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This study aims to describe the perspectives of economic actors regarding the importance of money in daily interactions and transactions. Money, as a medium of exchange, not only facilitates the transfer of goods and services but also shapes more efficient and structured economic behavior. In everyday activities, economic actors view money as an instrument that provides value certainty, transactional convenience, and flexibility in managing needs and expenditures. The role of money is also understood as a factor influencing socio-economic relationships, as interactions between individuals are often grounded in transactional processes that require trust and universally accepted exchange values. Furthermore, the development of payment technologies has broadened economic actors’ understanding of money, especially within the context of digitalized transactions. This study illustrates that money is not merely a transactional tool but also a crucial element in shaping the socio-economic dynamics of modern society. The findings are expected to contribute to microeconomic discussions related to how economic actors utilize money as a fundamental instrument in daily economic activities.

Stunting is a serious problem because it impacts long-term development, preventing children from reaching their full potential, leading to lower cognitive abilities, and increasing their susceptibility to future illnesses. It also impacts both macroeconomic and microeconomic income. SSGI data from 2022 shows that the stunting rate in Central Java was 20.8%, with the highest stunting rate in Central Java Province being in Brebes Regency at 29.1% in 2022. Pandansari Village is one of the villages in Paguyangan District with the highest stunting prevalence, with 129 children in 2023. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the stunting reduction acceleration program in Pandansari Village. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The focus of this study uses Budiani's effectiveness theory, namely. The results of the study are seen from five aspects, the first is the accuracy of the target in the aspect of the accuracy of the target of toddlers recorded by the posyandu cadres and village midwives so that the program is in accordance with the targets that have been previously determined and is in accordance with existing policies. Second, the aspect of program socialization where the existing program has been well socialized to program recipients through various existing activities which include stunting prevention. Third, the program objectives from this aspect, the objectives of the existing program have been effective because the stunting rate in Pandansari Village has decreased every year and also parents of toddlers have better understanding and pay more attention to healthy lifestyles for toddlers. And fourth, program supervision in this aspect, village cadres and midwives have provided regular supervision to program recipients and also provided reports to the village government, sub-district government and community health center every six months.  

This study aims to examine in depth the role of traditional cart taxis in supporting tourism accessibility in Ijen Crater. Cart taxis as a local community-based transportation mode have a significant contribution in addressing geographical challenges and limited formal infrastructure in natural tourism areas. Through a qualitative descriptive approach based on observation, documentation, and literature studies, it was found that traditional cart taxis not only function as a means of transportation, but also as social and economic agents that strengthen community involvement in the tourism industry. Traditional taxi activities also provide alternative livelihoods, create authentic interactions with tourists, and support the microeconomic ecosystem at the local level. However, traditional taxi drivers face serious challenges such as income uncertainty, unclear legal status, and minimal policy support. This study recommends the importance of integrating traditional cart taxis into an inclusive, participatory, and sustainable tourism management system.

Islamic economics is a branch of science that discusses economic issues like conventional economic systems. However, what distinguishes it is the application of Islamic values ​​as the main foundation in all economic activities. In the context of Islamic microeconomics, decision-making by each economic actor is carried out by considering the limitations of sharia as the main factor. Here, economic variables only act as necessary conditions, while morality and sharia rules act as sufficient conditions. Islamic economics is present as an alternative solution to global economic problems and as a means to achieve spiritual happiness, because economic activities in this system can also be considered worship.

This study uses a qualitative method by analyzing 15 relevant journals to examine the optimization of productive waqf in the development of Islamic microeconomics. Productive waqf has great potential as an instrument for empowering the people's economy, especially in supporting the sharia-based micro and small business sector. This study found that the use of waqf productively can create economic sustainability through the management of waqf assets for productive activities such as agriculture, trade, and microfinance services. Through good governance strategies, transparency, and adequate regulatory support, productive waqf has been proven to increase community income, create jobs, and reduce economic inequality. In addition, collaboration between professional nadzir and Islamic financial institutions is the key to success in implementing productive waqf. The main obstacles faced include low waqf literacy in the community and limited innovation in managing waqf assets. Therefore, synergy is needed between the government, Islamic financial institutions, and the community to encourage the maximum use of productive waqf in supporting an inclusive and sustainable Islamic microeconomics.