Proceedings of the 1st Economics and Business International Conference 2017 (EBIC 2017)

Session: Economics

24 articles
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Measuring Efficiency of Fuel Oil Usage in PT PLN: A Short-Run Analysis

Tongam Sihol Nababan
This study aims to measure and to analyze the efficiency level of fuel oil usage in units of PT. PLN generation. The study result shows that until now the PLN is still operating in inefficiency condition, because of foil oil usage. The energy consumption level of fuel oil is less efficient compared with...
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A Review of Government Interventions Promoting Smallholder Development in Indonesia

Zahari Zen, Tapi Rondang Nibulan
Oil palm against a background of widespread poverty in the outer islands, where a large, very poor rural population that was not technically conversant with high input agriculture lived side by side with a prosperous commercial estate plantation sector. While many smallholders in these regions cultivated...
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The Reforestation through Oil Palm Plantation in Sumatra Island

Jan Horas Veryady Purba
The Sumatra Island is one of the important islands that has the largest contribution in the development of plantations in Indonesia. Some of the world's important commodities are produced on the Sumatra Island and deliver Indonesia into an important producing country in the world. The purpose of this...
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Analysis of Inflation Determination in Indonesia, 2001-2015

T. Citra Nisa Farza, Mrs Fitrawaty, M. Yusuf Harahap
The achievement of a low inflation target is a big agenda that is currently being carried by Bank Indonesia. This target is certainly not apart from the Central Bank's monetary policy strategy that implements Inflation Targeting (IT). This research aims to analyze the effect of the money supply, BI Rate,...
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Analysis of Human Development Index: Concept and Factors that Influence North Sumatera Province

Eko Wahyu Nugrahadi, Muammar Rinaldi
In 2010 the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) re-issued a new version by changing the methodology of calculating the Human Development Index (HDI) from Adult Literacy Rate (ALR) to Expected Year of Schooling (EYS). This improvement is expected to be able one of important indicators in the effort...
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Analysis The Determination of The Stability of Exchange Rates In Indonesia

Ayu Putri Sumada Br.Ginting, Dede Ruslan, Mrs Fitrawaty
The exchange rate is the value of the currency of a country with the value of the currency of other countries, which used to make the international trade. This study aims to analyze the effect of BI Rate, money supply, inflation, foreign exchange tourism, exports and imports on the exchange rate in Indonesia....
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The Impact Of Risk Management And Bank Size On Profitability Of Commercial Banking In Indonesia

Nisrul Irawati, Azhar Maksum
The growth of credit in Indonesian Banking industry tends to be slower in period 2011 until 2016 whereas the credit growth only 7.87% compare to 10.4% in 2016. But based on the important role of the banking sector for economic development, the regulator should manage the risk of the credit in order to...
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Economic Social Factors And The Effect of Criminality In North Sumatera

Raina Linda Sari, Inggrita Gusti Sari Nasution, Wahyu Sugeng Imam Soeparno
Economic development is inseparated from the increasing needs of society in every aspects such as consumption and other needs. This condition triggered by various problems such as economic problems, social conflict, and legal awareness. Therefore, this study conducted for analyzing social economic factors...
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The Effect of The Political Environment and The Economic Environment on The Welfare of Community

Agus Tripriyono, Iskandar Muda, Mrs Erlina
This study aims to examine the influence of the political environment and the economic environment on the welfare of society. The independent variable of this research is the political environment and the economic environment and its dependent variable is the welfare of society. This type of research...
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The Effect of Social and Legal Environments Toward Welfare with Economic Expennditures as Intervening Variables

Agus Tripriyono, Sirojuzilam Mr, Mrs Erlina, Agus Purwoko
This study aims to examine the influence of the social environment and the legal environment on the welfare of society with economic expenditure as a mediator. The independent variables of this research are the social environment and the legal environment and its dependent variables are community welfare...
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Financial Studies of The Development Project of Belawan Access Channel at PT. Pelindo I (Persero)

Listiani Nurul Huda
Geographical condition of Indonesia that is dominated by sea led Indonesia to desperate need of the sea transportation management to meet its operational needs. PT. Pelindo I is a company that has the authority to manage the port in North Sumatra and its surrounding areas. Belawan's current access channel...
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Effect Of Tax Avoidance, Size Of The Company, Leverage, Age Of The Company On Cost Of Debt In Manufacturing Companies Listed

Coki Ahmad Syahwier, Sri Amanda Fitriani
Management of the tax is to apply rules tax with right and proper as well as business efficiency to achieve earnings and liquidity should be. The tax is twofold: tax avoidance and tax evasion. This research is a purpose to know the effect of tax avoidance towards the cost of debt in manufacturing companies...
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Are Men Or Women More Overconfident In Investment Decision-Making?

Khaira Rizfia Fachrudin, Prihatin Lumbanraja, Isfenti Sadalia, Arlina Nurbaity Lubis
Stock investment decisions are actions that will generate the highest expected return. This study aims to determine the influence of gender toward overconfidence and investment decision-making and to test whether there are differences in overconfidence between men and women. The population is investors...
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The Study of Local Politics Effects on Capital Spending Allocation of Regional Government (Case Study at 456 Districts / City in Indonesia)

Raden Yudi Prawira Anjaya
The issue of this study was to examine the effect of political closeness between the executive-legislative and the period of political office of regional heads on changes in the allocation of local government capital spending in Indonesia. Data of samples were collected from 456 districts/cities in Indonesia...
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The Effect of Rice Subsidyon The Expenditure of Public Family Consumption And Welfare of Poor Households

Renny Maisyarah, Mr Sofyardi
The aim of this study is to find out an influence of rice subsidy on the consumption expenditure of poor families in North Sumatera Province, so that there is an impact on the welfare of poor families in North Sumatra Province, and also the influence of rice subsidy on family welfare of poor families...
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Regional Development Based on System Integration Paddy Rice Farming and Livestock Buffaloes in Humbang Hasundutan Regency

Hotden L. Nainggolan, Marlon Sihombing, Tavi Supriana, Ma'ruf Tafsin
This study was conducted to assess the regional development based on system integration paddy rice farming and livestock buffaloes in Humbang Hasundutan. This study uses analysis of linear regression with SPSS. The results showed; a) system integration paddy rice farming and livestock buffaloes more...
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The Role Of Sismiop (Information Management System Of Tax Object) In Land And Building Tax Revenues (A Case Study At The Regional Revenue Agency, Medan)

Farel Siregar
The gap between NJOP (Tax Object Sales Value) of land, issued by the Regional Revenue Agency, Medan, and market value of each tax object today is worthwhile to be analyzed. The objective of the research was to find out to analyze whether some factors such as land area, road width, and location had the...
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The Analysis of Employee's Work Accident Trend for Policy Making to BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Participant in Medan Belawan Branch

Adriani Sinaga, Yeni Absah, Prihatin Lumbanraja
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Branch Office Medan Belawan is a branch office that pays the highest occupational injury claim because it is in the area of Medan Industrial Estate. This study aims to analyze employee's work accident trend for policy making to BPJS Ketenagakerjaan participant in Medan Belawan branch....
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Utilization of The Sand from Mount Sinabung Eruption as Material for Planting Media

Bode Haryanto, Eri B B Tarigan, Rina Br Bukit, Jonathan I Tarigan, Paham Ginting
The idea of this study was to descript the output and feasibility of sand utilization from mount Sinabung eruption activities. The sand used as materials to produce planting media for vegetables. The experiment started from collecting the sand with pretreatment then added by certain material such as:...
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Partnership Model Study To Batik And Ulos Craftsmen In Dealing With Global Competition

Sari Bulan Tambunan, Linda Lores, Dhian Rosalina
Partnership is the series of processes that begin with knowing the potential partners, the advantages and weaknesses of his business, building strategies, implementation, monitoring and to evaluate until the target is achieved This research aimed to find the right partnership model For Craftsmen batik...
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Analysis Of Value Added From Results Of Catfish Fishing Trawling Kite In The Village Of Bagan Percut District Percut Sei Tuan Regency Deli Serdang

Mr Ramli
The phenomenon of economic inequality between coastal cities and villages is a key issue for economic development. Breakthrough development strategies need to be sought in order to overcome poverty and equitable development outcomes. Regional economic development, implemented by the government is limited...
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Correlation between Competition Law Cases and Corruption(Case Study: Indonesia)

Ningrum Natasya Sirait, Mahmul Siregar
ASEAN member states enacted competition law in the legal system. The goals of competition law are consumer welfare, fair competition including access to market. Competition Law regulates prohibited agreements, conducts and abuse of dominance. Bid rigging (collusive tendering) is one of the prohibited...
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Role of Planning and Budget to the Development of Agropolitan Area

Mr Sirojuzilam, Syahrir Hakim, Iskandar Muda
The purpose of this research is to know the role of planning and budget of Regency around Agropolitan Area to Agropolitan Bukit Barisan area development. This type of research is explanatory survey. This research is conducted by conducting primary data survey from aspect of planning and budget of Regency...
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An overview of the Feed-in Tariff policy development in Indonesia

Himsar Ambarita, Hideki Kawai
Indonesia is blessed with abundant renewable energy resources that can be used to produce electricity for national grid. However, only a small amount of the renewable energy resources, less than 10%, has been utilized to produce electricity. The energy share is still dominated by fossil fuel which results...