The role of universities in regional economic development based on tourism in Lampung

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14414/jebav.v20i3.1047

Keywords:

Pariwisata, Pembangunan Ekonomi, Perguruan Tinggi, Komunitas Berbasis Wisata

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of universities in economic development in the areas of tourism-based communities in Lampung. This study uses secondary data related to tourism, higher education, and macroeconomics of Lampung Province during the period of 2000-2016. The analysis is done by using panel regression method. The results show that Higher Education plays an enormous role in the economic development of the economy in the blood-based areas of tourism and which has tourism potential in Lampung. Most of the villagers who are in tertiary education but work in urban areas as a weakness of their contribution and domino effect on low investment, welfare, and lack of employment. This is why they are wandering to the big city. There is also a social gap which has significant economic disparities. They have access to education, health, and supporting infrastructure. In terms of the number of existing universities, it was found that they have not been able to optimally improve economic development in these areas.

Author Biographies

Faurani Santi Singagerda, University of Sang Bumi Ruwa Jurai Bandar Lampung

Lecturer in Faculty of Economics, Vice Director of Yayasan Saburai

Anuar Sanusi, IBI Darmajaya Bandar Lampung

Faculty of Business and Economics

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Published

2018-03-29

How to Cite

Singagerda, F. S., & Sanusi, A. (2018). The role of universities in regional economic development based on tourism in Lampung. Journal of Economics, Business, and Accountancy Ventura, 20(3), 269–282. https://doi.org/10.14414/jebav.v20i3.1047