Reputation, trust, price consciousness, and perceived value of guest booking intention: A study of co-living users

Background: The growth of the home-sharing accommodation industry in recent years has increased significantly. Co-living, one of the home-sharing industries, has become an attractive trend in urban real estate because it offers flexibility and shared accommodation. The intention to book co-living accommodation is an important factor in the success of the home-sharing business, especially in co-living services. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence guest booking intention using attribution theory, which consists of reputation, trust, price consciousness, and perceived value variables. Method: This research uses an explanatory type of research with a quantitative approach by distributing online questionnaires to 155 people in JABODETABEK area who have used co-living. Research data analysis using simple linear regression and the Sobel test shows a positive and significant influence between reputation, trust, price consciousness, and perceived value variables on guest booking intention. Findings: The study found that reputation, trust, price consciousness, and perceived value all positively influence guest booking intention. Reputation has a positive influence on booking intention, mediated by trust, while price consciousness affects booking intention through perceived value. Conclusion: Reputation, trust, price consciousness, and perceived value are crucial in shaping guest booking intention in the co-living industry. The mediation of trust and perceived value highlights the complex dynamics influencing booking decisions. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study provides a novel analysis of the factors influencing guest booking intention in the co-living industry, highlighting the mediating roles of trust and perceived value, with a focus on reputation and price consciousness

Case analysis of Donald trump’s 2025 tax rate hike on cooperation with Indonesia, and its impact on the global economy

Background: The phenomenon of Donald Trump raising tariffs on several trading partner countries is causing conflicting political and economic situations internationally. This has put several developing countries under pressure, including Indonesia itself. The focus of this research is to understand how Indonesian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) maintain their price competitiveness amid these tariff policy changes, as well as to analyse the political communication strategies implemented by Indonesia in addressing these challenges on the international stage. Methods: This research uses a qualitative method based on literature review, as well as analysis techniques that use literature review and discourse analysis of official statements, policies, and public responses. Findings: The results of the analysis lead to the conclusion that this research focuses on key political communication strategies that not only involve negotiations at the government level but also build positive narratives in the international public sphere to attract sympathy and cooperation from other countries. The analysis shows that Indonesia, through its political communication strategy, seeks to strengthen the image of MSMEs in the global market, build new economic alliances, and expand its economic diplomacy network to reduce dependence on markets that impose high tariffs. Maintaining economic balance depends on cooperation that involves strategic and collaborative communication. Conclusions: Thus, this study concludes that in the era of new protectionism, the success of developing countries in maintaining their economic position depends heavily on their ability to conduct strong economic diplomacy, supported by effective and adaptive political communication strategies in response to global dynamics. This strategy not only involves negotiations at the government level but also building a positive narrative in the international public sphere to attract sympathy and cooperation from other countries. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this article lies in its analysis of political communication and economic diplomacy in understanding the impact of international tariff policies on developing countries, particularly in the context of global power imbalances

Forecast analysis of the impact of remote workers visa policy on the resilience of the tourism economy: A geographical and economic perspective

Background: The tourism sector is most vulnerable to economic risk due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bali. As a continuation of the discourse on a particular digital nomad visa in 2022, the Remote Worker Visa is designed to mitigate economic risk. This study aims to analyze the impact of the Indonesian Remote Workers Visa on regional economic resilience in the tourism sector. Methods: This study uses a Delphi analysis approach consisting of two stages: a qualitative method with expert interview techniques and a quantitative method with a questionnaire technique. Findings: The results of the analysis are based on the results of the consensus of expert sources with standard deviation parameters (<1.5) and Interquartile (<2.5). Seven expert sources were from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and academics. The study results show that the tourism sector in Bali has not fully recovered even though there is a remote worker visa, and regional economic resilience has not been able to pass the recovery phase. Conclusion: The tourism sector is said to be able to avoid losses (vulnerability, resilience, and resilience) from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the support of remote worker visas. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study provides a novel analysis of the Indonesian Remote Worker Visa’s impact on Bali’s tourism resilience, using Delphi analysis to assess its effectiveness in mitigating post-pandemic economic risks

Optimizing the utilization of coal in Indonesia through downstreaming: Economic benefits, challenges and solutions

Background: This study delves into the strategic optimization of coal resources in Indonesia through downstreaming, aiming to contribute to sustainable and value-driven utilization of the country's mineral wealth. The research highlights the benefits of downstreaming, including increased economic value and state revenues, while acknowledging the challenges such as environmental impacts and the need for advanced technologies. Methdos: This qualitative study analyzed coal utilization efficiency through downstream strategies, gathering insights from seven key informants in the coal sector. Data was collected via document analysis of EIA/ESIA reports, relevant regulations, and guidelines. A qualitative comparative analysis and descriptive methods were employed to identify patterns and challenges in coal beneficiation, focusing on stakeholders' views on the issue. Findings: The slow progress of coal downstreaming in Indonesia is attributed to financial constraints, technological complexity, and unclear regulations, despite government incentives. Strengthening collaboration between mining and energy production companies is key to improving coal utilization. Increased government support and commitment are needed to attract financial backing for downstream projects. Additionally, ongoing technical and economic studies on coal conversion for secondary and tertiary energy sources are essential to ensure energy availability, affordability, and sustainability.  Conclusion: The study emphasizes the importance of collaboration between mining companies, downstream companies, and the government, as well as the implementation of supportive regulations and incentives to encourage coal downstreaming. Overall, the study provides strategic recommendations for Indonesia to enhance the efficiency and responsible utilization of its coal resources through downstreaming. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study underscores the strategic importance of coal downstreaming in Indonesia, highlighting its economic potential, environmental challenges, and the need for collaboration and supportive policies to ensure sustainable resource utilization

The influence of the international monetary fund (IMF) on economic liberalization development in Egypt: A geopolitical and economic analysis (2011-2018)

Background: International Monetary Fund (IMF) as an international financial institution implements a liberalism policy for countries that need loan funds. In 2016 after lengthy negotiations and numerous rejections from the public, the Egyptian Government finally made an agreement with the IMF. This agreement is the first agreement after the revolution in Egypt in 2011, which was also assessed as a result of implementing IMF policies. Egyptian society feels that the policies set by the IMF did not bring prosperity evenly. The influence of the IMF on the implementation of economic liberalization policies then becomes an interesting thing to study. Methods: This study aims to analyze the background and influence of the IMF on the development of economic liberalization in Egypt and explain how Egypt implements the policies set by the IMF. This research is a qualitative research with a descriptive analytical approach. Findings: The theory that will be used in this research is the institutional neoliberal theory developed by Robert Owen Keohane and elaborated with the concept of interdependence. Conclusion: This research concludes that the negotiation agreement between the IMF and Egypt in 2016 is because the Egyptian economy is in a state of decline. And the program agreement that was agreed with the IMF as an international organization had an influence on Egypt both in monetary, fiscal and structural terms. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study reveals that Egypt's IMF-backed reforms stabilized the economy but primarily benefited the elite, while the poor faced harsher conditions. Despite these negative social impacts, Egypt continued the reforms due to its interdependence with the IMF

Comparative study of infrastructure development and its impact on human development index: Economic and geographical insights

Background: Urban-focused development can lead to disparities in infrastructure and transportation development. The lack of adequate infrastructure causes many people to live isolated in remote areas, hindering their access to resources and basic services. Methods: This contributes to high poverty levels and low human development in those regions. The absence of infrastructure results in many communities being trapped in impoverished, remote areas, making it essential to open access to facilitate development. Findings: The Human Development Index (HDI) is an important indicator to ensure the achievement of the goal that people have a good quality of life, including the ability to live healthily and for a long time, access education, gain knowledge, and have access to employment opportunities, social protection programs, and other resources needed to achieve a decent life. The acceleration of HDI growth in 2023 is partly driven by the standard of living dimension, represented by real per capita expenditure, health (life expectancy at birth), and knowledge (average years of schooling and expected years of schooling). Conclusion: To achieve sustainable and just development, infrastructure is needed to improve accessibility and connectivity between regions to encourage economic growth and community well-being. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study highlights the critical role of infrastructure in reducing regional disparities and accelerating human development, emphasizing its impact on HDI growth—an aspect often overlooked in previous research

A comparative analysis of the implementation of public-private partnership (PPP) in the Palapa Ring project: Case study of western, central, and eastern packages

Background: The Palapa Ring project, as one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure initiatives in Indonesia, uses a Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme to support the construction of a national fiber optic network in 57 districts/cities in order to build internet accessibility, especially in the 3T area which is divided into western, central and east packages. However, there are differences in the implementation of the three packages. This research aims to analyze the comparison, the use of funds, and challenges. Methods: This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a literature study method and uses secondary data from various relevant sources. Findings: The impact of implementing this project shows that it has generally had a positive impact. The Eastern region has a more unequal average change in internet users while the west is more evenly distributed and more developed. Among the three packages, the Central region has a higher growth rate among the three packages. The Use of Funds shows that the Western Package has the highest efficiency with a utilization of 69% while the Central Package and Eastern Package are lower at 37.67% and 37.38% respectively due to significant geographical and operational challenges. The Availability Payment (AP) scheme supports the sustainability of the project. Conclusion: In conclusion, the Palapa Ring project positively impacts internet access, but regional differences in user growth and fund efficiency highlight the Western package as the most efficient compared to the more challenged Central and Eastern packages. Novelty/Originality of this article: This research recommends optimizing network utilization and operational cost efficiency to support the success of digital transformation in Indonesia

Fiscal strategies amid global uncertainty: Strengthening indonesia’s economic and investment resilience through a national supply chain resilience roadmap

Background: When global conditions are unstable, policy-making driven by urgency and efficiency is necessary to maintain national stability, particularly in Indonesia. In the context of a trade war, the key threats to address are declining investment and weakening economic activity. One of the instruments that can be utilized is fiscal policy. Nevertheless, fiscal resources are limited. Hence, the main questions to be answered in this article are: (1) What’s the most significant sector that affects economic growth and investment performance? (2) What’s the strategy and solution that can be implemented to achieve the fiscal efficiency point? Methods: To answer the first main question, use a literature review. All literature used in this article is from the Scopus index database. On the other hand, the authors also apply the adaptation of the National Supply Chain Resilience Roadmap (NSCRR) method while combining  it with a literature review to formulate a fiscal policy strategy that ensures efficient implementation. Findings: Supported by existing literature, the authors identifies infrastructure as the sector with the highest significance in boosting economic growth and investment in Indonesia. Additionally, authors propose three complementary technical strategies to ensure the efficient implementation of fiscal policy. These three strategies include the Fiscal Deficit Reduction and Accountability Reform System (FIDARS), the National Integrated Smart Government System (NISGS), National Infrastructure Technology Transfer Scheme (NITTS) Conclusion: To attract FDI, investment in public goods such as infrastructure is empirically proven to have a more massive impact and is more efficient due to the vast fiscal multiplier that is greater than in other sectors.  Yet, the fiscal allocation needs to be implemented strategically and efficiently by using the three strategies mentioned above. Novelty/Originality of this article: The new adaptation of NSCRR to create fiscal strategies has not been written before

The influence of regional minimum wages on unemployment rates in Indonesia: Multiple linear regression analysis

Background: This study investigates the influence of regional minimum wages (RMW), gross domestic product (GDP), and inflation on Indonesia's unemployment rates from 2012 to 2020. Methods: Multiple linear regression analysis examines the relationships between these economic variables. Findings: The findings reveal that RMW significantly negatively affects unemployment rates, indicating that a 1% increase in the minimum wage leads to a 3.951% decrease in unemployment, ceteris paribus. GDP also exhibits a significant negative influence, aligning with Okun's law, which suggests an inverse relationship between economic growth and unemployment. In contrast, inflation does not significantly impact unemployment rates during the studied period. Collectively, the three variables positively and significantly affect Indonesia's unemployment rate, with an adjusted R-squared value of 0.749. This implies that 74.9% of the variation in unemployment can be explained by GDP, inflation, and minimum wages, while other factors account for the remaining 25.1%. Conclusion: The study highlights the complex interplay between these macroeconomic indicators and unemployment, providing insights for policymakers to develop effective strategies for managing employment challenges in Indonesia. Novelty/Originality of this article: This empirical analysis reveals the dynamic relationship between RMW, GDP, inflation, and unemployment in Indonesia (2012—2020). The findings provide an evidence-based basis for formulating more effective and responsive employment and economic policies for Indonesia's labour market conditions

The impact of population growth on housing food security and transportation

Background: Rapid population growth and its impact on the environment is a major problem facing the world today, in addition to other issues that also require serious handling and attention. Rapid population growth, especially in cities and urban areas, puts pressure on the fulfillment of population needs that must be provided to ensure the survival of the population. Population growth has an impact on the increasing needs of the population for affordable housing, food needs, transportation. Method: This research uses a qualitative approach based on case studies and literature reviews. This approach involves a critical and in-depth evaluation of previous research, focusing on data collected from various sources related to the impact of population growth on affordable housing, food needs, and sustainable transportation. Findings: The rate of population growth has an impact on environmental sustainability, as a result of the exploitation of natural resources to fulfill various needs, including food needs. Population growth has a linear effect on the demand for food, such as rice and tubers, through the provision of agricultural land. This increase in consumption value occurs in an increasingly limited stock of natural resources, therefore a food fulfillment strategy is needed to achieve national food security and sovereignty, to meet the needs of the population and for food stocks to anticipate undesirable things, such as natural disasters and crop failures. Some of the efforts that can be made are food diversification, intensification, and extensification of agriculture accompanied by the active role of the government in providing infrastructure and supporting policies. Population growth also affects the level of population mobility. Each individual carries out daily activities such as school, work and other activities. This population mobility greatly affects the use of transportation modes to reach certain destinations. The mode of transportation consists of private vehicles and public vehicles. Conclusion: If the use of private vehicles is more than public vehicles, there is the potential for traffic congestion. In addition, the more vehicles used, the greater the carbon emissions produced so that it can cause greenhouse gas effects. One of the efforts that can be made is to implement sustainable transportation management through Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in the provision of transportation modes. TOD is expected to make private vehicle users switch to using public transportation. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research proposes a holistic approach to address the impacts of urban population growth, combining strategies for food diversification, transit-based development, and affordable housing. This framework is expected to be a practical innovation for sustainable urban development in countries with rapid population growth