| dc.description.abstract | Air pollution has become a serious environmental concern in Indonesia, especially
in heavily populated urban areas such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, and Medan.
The fast urbanization process, along with a rise in personal vehicles and
manufacturing growth, has been a significant factor in the rise in pollutant
concentrations, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5). This research paper
aims to analyze the correlation of air pollution to the economy, the number of
workers in the manufacturing industry, and the consumption of gasoline in four
metropolitan cities in Indonesia. The data used are secondary data analyzed using
the Panel Data method. Panel data comprises a comprehensive period and areas
covering the years from 2013 to 2023 period in Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, and
Medan. The analysis was conducted using the EViews 13 software. The results
demonstrate that Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), the Proportion of
Workers in the Manufacturing Industry and Fuel Consumption have a significant
positive relationship with air pollution. The results of this study are expected to
provide new insights, enabling policymakers to formulate effective regulations
related to air pollution issues. | en_US |
