Analysis of Education Investment in Economic Growth in Minahasa Regency
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https://doi.org/10.55927/jeda.v5i2.18Keywords:
Investment In Education, Economic Growth, Human Resources, Regional Development.Abstract
This study aims to analyze education investment in driving economic growth in Minahasa Regency and identify its effectiveness and contribution to improving human resource quality. The background of this study is based on the phenomenon of relatively high education budget allocations, but not fully balanced by improvements in human resource quality indicators and labor absorption. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The data used are secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), related agencies, and local government reports. The results of the study indicate that education investment has a positive correlation with economic growth in Minahasa Regency. Increased education investment has been shown to contribute to increased labor productivity, reduced poverty levels, and the creation of positive externalities through innovation and development of educational institutions. The conclusion of this study confirms that education investment is a strategic factor in driving sustainable economic growth. Therefore, more targeted policies are needed, including strengthening partnerships between the world of education and industry, equalizing access to and quality of education, and optimizing the role of educational institutions in producing competitive human resources.
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