ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION ACCESS ON PRICE DISPARITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE RI-RDTL BORDER REGION

Yuliati Sengkoen; Margareta Diana Pangastuti

doi:10.58290/jmbo.v4i1.412

Penulis

Yuliati Sengkoen Universitas Timor
Margareta Diana Pangastuti Universitas Timor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58290/jmbo.v4i1.412

Kata Kunci:

Road Access, Price Disparity, Economic Growth

Abstrak

This study aims to analyze the effect of transportation access on price disparity and economic growth in the border region between the Republic of Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (RI–RDTL). Border areas are known for their complex geographical and economic characteristics, making road access a strategic factor in promoting distribution and economic growth. This research employs a quantitative approach using the Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method. A total of 100 respondents were purposively selected from economic actors, local communities, and relevant institutions in the border area. The results show that road access has a negative and insignificant effect on economic growth (β = -0.182; p = 0.127) as well as on price disparity (β = -0.077; p = 0.625). Conversely, price disparity has a positive and significant effect on economic growth (β = 0.257; p = 0.027). Meanwhile, the indirect effect of road access on economic growth through price disparity is also not significant (β = -0.020; p = 0.649). These findings indicate that road access alone has not provided a significant impact on economic growth unless supported by complementary infrastructure and sound governance. Therefore, border area development needs to be carried out in an integrated manner through a holistic approach that includes strengthening infrastructure, distribution policies, and community capacity building.

Referensi

Ab Hamid, M. R., Sami, W., & Sidek, M. H. M. (2017). Discriminant validity assessment: Use of Fornell & Larcker criterion versus HTMT criterion. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 890(1), 12163.

Ali, F., Rasoolimanesh, S. M., Sarstedt, M., Ringle, C. M., & Ryu, K. (2018). An assessment of the use of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) in hospitality research. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 30(1), 514–538.

Andari, I., Hasibuan, A. S., & Klau, I. H. (2024). Analisis Pendapatan Petani Jagung Desa Lasaen Kecamatan Malaka Barat Kabupaten Malaka. Jurnal Manajemen Bisnis Dan Organisasi, 3(1), 15–20. https://doi.org/10.58290/jmbo.v3i1.249

Chen, T., Zhou, Y., Zou, D., Wu, J., Chen, Y., Wu, J., & Wang, J. (2023). Deciphering china’s socio-economic disparities: A comprehensive study using nighttime light data. Remote Sensing, 15(18), 4581.

Chen, X., Cheng, Q., Hao, Y., & Liu, Q. (2020). GDP growth incentives and earnings management: evidence from China. Review of Accounting Studies, 25, 1002–1039.

Dukhovnov, D., & Barbieri, M. (2022). County-level socio-economic disparities in COVID-19 mortality in the USA. International Journal of Epidemiology, 51(2), 418–428.

Fang, D., Liu, D., & Kwan, M.-P. (2025). Evaluating spatial variation of accessibility to urban green spaces and its inequity in Chicago: Perspectives from multi-types of travel modes and travel time. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 104, 128593.

Hafeez, A., Dangel, W. J., Ostroff, S. M., Kiani, A. G., Glenn, S. D., Abbas, J., Afzal, M. S., Afzal, S., Ahmad, S., & Ahmed, A. (2023). The state of health in Pakistan and its provinces and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Lancet Global Health, 11(2), e229–e243.

Hair, J. F., Risher, J. J., Sarstedt, M., & Ringle, C. M. (2019). When to Use and How to Report the Results of PLS-SEM. European Business Review, 31(1), 2–24.

Hair Jr, J. F., Matthews, L. M., Matthews, R. L., & Sarstedt, M. (2017). PLS-SEM or CB-SEM: updated guidelines on which method to use. International Journal of Multivariate Data Analysis, 1(2), 107–123.

Henseler, J., Ringle, C. M., & Sarstedt, M. (2015). A new criterion for assessing discriminant validity in variance-based structural equation modeling. Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, 43, 115–135.

Javed, M. F., Jadoon, A. K., Malik, A., Sarwar, A., Ahmed, M., & Liaqat, S. (2022). Gender wage disparity and economic prosperity in Pakistan. Cogent Economics & Finance, 10(1), 2067021.

Lay, J. R. B. B., & Wahyono, H. (2018). Dampak pengembangan Pos Lintas Batas Negara (PLBN) Motaain pada kawasan perbatasan RI–RDTL di Kabupaten Belu Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur terhadap kegiatan perdagangan.Universitas Diponegoro.

Mahasyahputra, B. A., Wulandari, P., Maharani, E. D., Rahman, A. H., & Sahara, S. (2023). Analisis Perbandingan Sistem Logistik Jakarta dengan Papua. Jurnal Ilmiah Wahana Pendidikan, 9(14), 208–216.

Martono, M. (2020). Manfaat Pendidikan Dasar bagi Anggota Koperasi Simpan Pinjam Credit Union Pancur Kasih Tempat Pelayanan Bengkayang. Jurnal Ekonomi Integra, 10 (2), 98.

Messakh, T. A., Rustiadi, E., Putri, E. I. K., & Fauzi, A. (2021). Dampak Sektor Transportasi Terhadap Perekonomian di Timor Barat: Suatu Analisis Model Input-Output (IO). Jurnal Wilayah Dan Lingkungan, 9(2), 127–141.

Nuban, Y., Ballo, F. W., & Tiwu, M. I. H. (2024). Dampak Perdagangan Lintas Batas TerhadapmPerekonomian Masyarakat Lokal di Wilayah Perbatasan Wini-Timor Leste. Journal of Business, Finance, and Economics (JBFE), 5(2), 356–369.

Nuradhawati, R., & Kristian, I. (2022). Pelaksanaan Pembangunan Ekonomi Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Di Wilayah Perbatasan Indonesia-Timor Leste: Studi Kasus Kabupaten Belu Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur. Jurnal Academia Praja: Jurnal Magister Ilmu Pemerintahan, 5(1), 29–42.

Nur Bhakti Pertiwi, W. (2023). Strategi Pengembangan Usaha Produk Fashion Lokal (Studi Kasus Thenblank). Jurnal Manajemen Bisnis Dan Organisasi, 2(2), 37–45. https://doi.org/10.58290/jmbo.v2i2.176

Oki, K. K., & Pangastuti, M. D. (2020). Peran Sumber Daya Pada Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Daerah Perbatasan Timor Leste. E-Journal Ekonomi Bisnis Dan Akuntansi, 7(2), 98–103.

Ponce, P., Yunga, F., Larrea-Silva, J., & Aguirre, N. (2023). Spatial determinants of income inequality at the global level: The role of natural resources. Resources Policy, 84, 103783.

Rai, S. S., Rai, S., & Singh, N. K. (2021). Organizational resilience and social-economic sustainability: COVID-19 perspective. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 23, 12006–12023.

Rodrigue, J.-P. (2020). The geography of transport systems. Routledge.

Roemer, E., Schuberth, F., & Henseler, J. (2021). HTMT2–an improved criterion for assessing discriminant validity in structural equation modeling. Industrial Management & Data Systems, 121(12), 2637–2650.

Sengkoen, Y., Akoit, M. Y., & Korbaffo, Y. A. (2024). Analisis Pendapatan Pelaku Usaha Sebelum Dan Selama Covid-19 Di Wilayah Perbatasan RI-RDTL. Jurnal Manajemen Bisnis Dan Organisasi, 2(2), 152–160. https://doi.org/10.58290/jmbo.v2i2.211

Shen, C., & Zhao, X. (2023). How does income inequality affects economic growth at different income levels? Economic Research-Ekonomska Istraživanja, 36(1), 864–884.

Shen, C., Zhou, Z., Lai, S., Lu, L., Dong, W., Su, M., Zhang, J., Wang, X., Deng, Q., & Chen, Y. (2020). Measuring spatial accessibility and within-province disparities in accessibility to county hospitals in Shaanxi Province of Western China based on web mapping navigation data. International Journal for Equity in Health, 19, 1–13.

Soares, G. L., Hidayati, A. N., & Gai, A. M. (2020). Analisa Kebutuhan Infrastruktur Di Kawasan Perbatasan Indonesia dan Timor Leste (Desa Asumanu, Tohe Dan Maumutin). Jurnal Plano Buana, 1(1), 1–10.

Sofia. (2024). Melihat Infrastruktur Timor Leste. https://www.smsperkasa.com/blog/melihat-infrastruktur-timor-leste

Todaro, M. P., & Smith, S. C. (2009). Economic development. Pearson education.

Wasicek, P. J., Gebran, S. G., Ngaage, L. M., Liang, Y., Ottochian, M., Morrison, J. J., Rasko, Y., Liang, F., Grant, M. P., & Nam, A. J. (2019). Contemporary characterization of injury patterns, initial management, and disparities in treatment of facial fractures using the National Trauma Data Bank. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 30(7), 2052–2056.

Zhang, Y., Sun, M., Yang, R., Li, X., Zhang, L., & Li, M. (2021). Decoupling water environment pressures from economic growth in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China. Ecological Indicators, 122, 107314.