A Comparative Study of Local Government Expenditure Efficiency in Poverty Alleviation in Bengkulu Province

Levia Veronika; Roosemarina Anggraini Rambe

doi:10.55927/eajmr.v4i2.6

Authors

Levia Veronika University of Bengkulu
Roosemarina Anggraini Rambe University of Bengkulu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v4i2.6

Keywords:

Dea, Efficiency, Economic Spending, Poverty, Social Welfare Spending

Abstract

The objectives of this study are to (1) measure the efficiency of government expenditure in reducing poverty in 10 districts/cities in Bengkulu Province in 2017 and 2021 and (2) compare the levels of efficiency. The analysis method used is Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) with a Variable Return to Scale (VRS) approach, employing an Output-Oriented model. The inputs considered are economic spending and community welfare, while the output measured is the poverty level. The results of the study indicate that in both 2017 and 2021, there were three efficient districts. In 2017, the districts that demonstrated relative efficiency were the Kaur, Lebong, and Central Bengkulu Regencies. In 2021, the efficient districts were Muko-muko, Kepahiang, and Central Bengkulu Regencies.

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