Analysis of the Impact of Foreign Investment on Regional Economic Development in West Java

Authors

  • Muh. Nur Nur Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Enam Enam Kendari
  • Titis Nistia Sari Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa
  • Risna Amalia Hamzah Universitas Siliwangi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58812/wsjee.v3i04.2433

Keywords:

Foreign investment, regional economic development, West Java, employment generation, infrastructure development

Abstract

This study examines the impact of foreign investment on regional economic development in West Java, Indonesia. Using a quantitative approach, data was collected from 125 respondents through a Likert scale questionnaire, with analysis performed using SPSS version 25. The study focuses on four key indicators of economic development: employment generation, income levels, business expansion, and infrastructure development. The results indicate that foreign investment has a significant positive effect on all these indicators, with the strongest impact observed on employment generation and infrastructure development. The findings suggest that foreign investment contributes to the overall economic growth of the region by creating jobs, improving income levels, expanding businesses, and enhancing infrastructure. However, challenges related to the equitable distribution of these benefits across different sectors and regions remain. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers aiming to maximize the benefits of foreign investment for sustainable regional development.

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2025-11-30

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Vol. 3 No. 04 (2025): West Science Journal Economic and Entrepreneurship

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Analysis of the Impact of Foreign Investment on Regional Economic Development in West Java (M. N. Nur, T. N. Sari, & R. A. Hamzah , Trans.). (2025). West Science Journal Economic and Entrepreneurship, 3(04), 488-496. https://doi.org/10.58812/wsjee.v3i04.2433