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Modern retail expansion in Situbondo Regency has intensified competitive interaction with traditional markets, making it important to map differences in market structure, firm conduct, and performance outcomes. This study compares (i) market structure using concentration indicators (CR4 and the Herfindahl–Hirschman Index/HHI), (ii) competitive conduct (pricing practices, promotional intensity, service attributes, and relationship patterns), and (iii) performance proxies (sales turnover and selected price efficiency measures) within the SCP framework. The analysis applies a descriptive quantitative approach supported by targeted primary observations and questionnaire-based information, and complemented by official statistics and regulatory documents. Traditional-market samples include Panji, Besuki, and Panarukan markets, while modern-retail samples include local outlets of Indomaret, Alfamart, and Basmalah. Results indicate that traditional markets are relatively unconcentrated (CR4 = 38.0%; HHI = 744), consistent with a competitive structure dominated by many small vendors. Modern retail is more concentrated (CR4 = 77.0%; HHI = 1,644), suggesting moderate concentration and a tendency toward local oligopoly. Average monthly turnover per unit is higher for modern retail (IDR 36.36 million) than for traditional vendors (IDR 15.63 million). Price efficiency varies across commodities: some items show near parity, while several fresh commodities remain cheaper in traditional markets. Policy implications point to balanced local governance: zoning and permitting for modern stores, continuous revitalization of traditional markets, and strengthened MSME partnership schemes to ensure healthy and inclusive competition.

This study aims to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of the use of mandatory spending in the management of regional expenditure in the education sector in 35 districts/cities in Central Java Province for the 2019–2022 fiscal year. Mandatory spending is an obligation to allocate at least 20% of the APBD for education, as regulated in national regulations. Efficiency is measured by the Data Envelope Analysis (DEA) method using an output-oriented approach and Variable Return to Scale (VRS) assumptions, where an area is said to be efficient if its efficiency score = 1. Meanwhile, effectiveness is assessed based on the comparison of output and outcomes, and is said to be effective when it reaches a percentage of 90–100%. The results show that there is a disparity between regions. Only Klaten Regency and Semarang City have shown perfect efficiency for four consecutive years. However, none of the areas achieved perfect effectiveness throughout the study period. The COVID-19 pandemic has also affected the dynamics of education budget realization, which has an impact on achieving efficiency and effectiveness. These findings provide strategic implications for local governments in developing education budget policies that are more optimal and oriented towards improving the quality of human resources.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, women in Bangladesh encountered higher financial crises than men. This aggravated pre-existent gender disparities in employment, income, and resource consumption. Therefore, the study investigates the extent to which the pandemic exacerbated discrepancies. It provides remedies based on proliferating electronic commerce networks. Furthermore, data from the World Bank, International Labor Organization, and UN for Women was gathered to evaluate the gender-based impact of COVID-19 on economic opportunities within Bangladesh, influencing e-commerce from an economic perspective across Bangladesh. The research findings reveal that Bangladesh possesses the potential to encompass electronic commerce within economic settings and empower women to engage in economic projects. Furthermore, the research recommends focusing on different cultural and policy settings to create further economic opportunities in Bangladesh. Future studies should attempt to study the effects of infrastructure and cultural norms on e-commerce and its potential to bridge the gender gap across varying regional settings.

This study analyzes the patterns and dynamics of income inequality across districts and municipalities in Aceh Province during the 2022–2024 period using data from the National Socio-Economic Survey (Susenas) published by Statistics Indonesia (BPS). A descriptive-comparative approach was employed with the Gini Ratio as the main indicator to examine spatial variations and inequality trends between urban and rural areas. The results show that Aceh’s Gini Ratio declined from 0.296 in 2022 to 0.294 in 2024, indicating a modest improvement in income distribution. The reduction in inequality mainly occurred in rural areas, while urban regions experienced a slight increase due to the concentration of economic activities among higher-income groups. Banda Aceh and Lhokseumawe recorded the highest inequality levels, whereas Aceh Tengah and Bireuen demonstrated relatively strong income equality. Overall, Aceh remains one of the provinces with low-income inequality in Indonesia but still faces challenges of structural disparities across regions. The findings highlight the need to shift policy orientation from redistributive equality toward productivity-based equality through regional economic integration, empowerment of micro and small enterprises, and the development of inclusive economic sectors to achieve equitable and sustainable growth..

This study analyzes the level of economic development disparity among regions in East Java Province during the period 2009–2023 using the Klassen Typology approach. The study aims to map the classification of regions based on economic growth rates and per capita GRDP to identify spatial disparities among the 38 districts/cities in the province. The analysis results indicate significant inequality, with regions such as Surabaya, Sidoarjo, and Gresik consistently categorized as advanced and rapidly growing areas (Quadrant I), while regions such as Sampang, Pamekasan, and Bondowoso fall into the underdeveloped category (Quadrant IV). This phenomenon shows that the economic spillover effect from growth centers to surrounding regions remains suboptimal and suggests the need for spatially-based policy interventions. This study provides important implications for formulating more inclusive regional development policies and recommends further quantitative analysis to identify the determinants of inequality in greater depth.

This research aims to identify the extent to which economic units apply accounting rules as well as identify similarities or differences between what was applied by them and the requirements of the accounting base and indicate the impact of these differences on the financial statements and then on the financial ratios used in the analysis of these statements to help enhance well as help improve tax transparency. Research applied in Iraqi Tax Authority on 2021, 2022, and 2023, where the Authority's financial statements were analyzed to identify the basic points can be enhanced and tax transparency can be improved. The research reached several conclusions, the most important of which is that the most important of which is to follow the accounting rules for each item comprised in the financial declarations that help companies reduce the disparity that can exist in the treatment of a particular item of the financial statements, and thus increase the confidence of users of the lists with the information they contain and this was evident in the research sample when applying the accounting rules.

Disparity in wealth distribution is a fundamental problem in the modern economy that causes social injustice and economic inequality. Islam offers a solution through the concept of equitable wealth distribution through the instruments of zakat, infaq, sadaqah, and waqf. This study aims to analyze Abu Ubaid's thoughts on wealth distribution in Islam and explore its relevance as a solution to economic inequality in the contemporary era. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach to Abu Ubaid's work, Kitab Al-Amwal, as well as related literature on Islamic economics and wealth distribution. The results show that Abu Ubaid emphasizes the importance of the state's role in managing public wealth through Baitul Mal to ensure fair and equitable distribution. In addition, he rejects the exploitative accumulation of wealth and asserts that fiscal policy must be flexible for the benefit of the people. Theoretically, this research enriches Islamic economic studies by integrating Abu Ubaid's principles as a guide to fair and sustainable policies. Practically, the results of this study can be a reference for policy makers in designing a social justice-based wealth distribution system that is relevant today. By understanding the concept of wealth distribution according to Abu Ubaid, this research is expected to contribute to the development of a more inclusive and equitable Islamic economy.

The study explores the impact of regional infrastructure investment on economic growth and regional inequality in East Kalimantan Province from 2012 to 2023. Motivated by the ongoing development disparities in Indonesia, especially outside Java and Sumatra, this research examines how infrastructure spending—particularly in public works, housing, and transportation—affects East Kalimantan’s economic growth and regional inequality. Using a quantitative methodology, the analysis leverages secondary data obtained from local government agencies. The research employs SPSS 23 for path analysis to evaluate relationships among variables, focusing on East Kalimantan’s fiscal allocations and their impacts on economic dynamics. The results indicate mixed impacts across sectors: while housing and transportation investments significantly promote economic growth, public works spending shows no significant effect.

In regional scale of Bali Province infected symptom disparity marked income​ with Still concentrated development of the South Bali region compared to other parts of Bali. The goal study This For identify disparity income districts / cities in Bali Province 2018-2023 and analyze influence growth economy, power work, level education, allocation funds, and capital expenditures on disparity income district / city Bali Province is good in a way simultaneous and also partial. Research This use method quantitative and using secondary data obtained​ from the Central Bureau of Statistics. Data analysis techniques using Williamson index and Klassen typology as analysis disparity and continued with multiple linear regression For analyze influence growth economy, power work, level education, allocation funds, and capital expenditures on disparity income. Research results show growth economy, power work, level education, allocation funds, and capital expenditures simultaneous influential and significant to disparity income. Furthermore, growth economy, level education, allocation funds, and capital expenditures partial influential negative and significant to disparity income. Meanwhile, energy Work in a way partial influential positive and significant to disparity income. Research suggestions among other things to do equalization development for poor and depressed areas decrease, increase transportation common connecting​ all areas, development infrastructure and creation field work, availability help education and also scholarship to college tall and also postgraduate, government center still provide allocation funds especially to poor and depressed areas , and maximize potential area so that investors can invest.

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of factors that affect the level of public welfare in Balikpapan City in the period 2006-2023. The method used in the study is the quantitative data analysis method and the data analysis method using a path diagram with 4 dimensions of measurement, namely, the Level of Public Welfare measured by the Human Development Index (HDI), the Income Inequality Index measured by the Gini Ratio Index, Economic Growth, Population Growth Rate. The results of this study indicate that Economic Growth has a negative but insignificant effect on Income Disparity (Gini Ratio Index), Population Growth has a negative and significant effect on Income Disparity (Gini Ratio Index), Economic Growth directly has a positive but insignificant effect on the level of population welfare (Human Development Index), Population Growth directly has a negative but insignificant effect on the level of population welfare (Human Development Index), Income Disparity Level (Gini Ratio) has a positive and significant effect on the Level of Community Welfare (HDI) of Balikpapan City, Economic Growth through the Formation of Population Welfare (Gini Ratio Index) has a negative effect on the Level of Community Welfare (HDI) of Balikpapan City and Population Growth through the Formation of Population Welfare (Gini Ratio Index) has a negative effect on the Level of Community Welfare (HDI) of Balikpapan City.

This paper analyzes the progress of gender equality in labor markets across Scandinavian countries and its economic implications. By comparing labor force participation rates, wage gaps, and social policies, the study identifies factors contributing to higher gender parity. Results show that robust parental leave systems and flexible working arrangements significantly enhance women's participation. The findings underscore the importance of supportive policies in achieving economic inclusivity.

Given the wage disparity and perceived injustice experienced by both permanent and contract workers, it is necessary to conduct a study on legal protection regarding wages for the well-being of laborers. Therefore, this research aims to examine the role of labor protection policies, including social security for workers, fair wages, and the protection of labor rights, in promoting labor welfare. This study utilizes a qualitative method, which involves describing data and organizing it into various sentences. Additionally, a descriptive method is employed, where data is derived from words, sentences, images, and information from various books, journals, and other scholarly works that serve as references for labor protection and worker well-being. The findings of the discussion indicate that labor protection in the form of social security, fair wages, and labor rights plays a significant role in improving labor welfare.

Prosperity is always the main target of every government. However, methods to measure prosperity are debatable. Several people argue that the poverty standard from United Nations is valid-enough to decide if people have fulfilled their needs. This measurement does not acknowledge that people also have wants and need to fulfill them. I decided to research Surabaya to understand the prosperity issues by using Purchasing Power Parity theory, the ability of people in Surabaya to fulfill their secondary wants by measuring the total marketing of housing and automobiles, and comparing the economic growth indicator of Surabaya.