https://ojs.unpatompo.ac.id/index.php/ijem/issue/feed 2025-11-17T03:50:12+00:00 Soemarno Hidayatullah S soemarno.hidayatullah@unpatompo.ac.id Open Journal Systems <p>Indonesian Journal Economy and Management (IJEM) this Journal is an Open Access Journal with e-ISSN 3026-2798 BRIN Decree Number: 30262798/II.7.4/SK.ISSN/11/2023 of 2023. Published twice a year, in March and September, by the Faculty of Economics, University of Patompo. IJEM aims to:<br />1. Promote the latest research results on Economics, Accounting and Management.<br />2. Publish only Management research results (such as Marketing Management, Financial Management, HR Management, Operations/Production Management, Business Management, etc.), Accounting, Economics and or Entrepreneurship as knowledge development.</p> <p>IJEM accepts papers with the above objectives and scope. The editorial board decides which papers will be published in IJEM after being reviewed by the appointed reviewers (double blind review). Authors will be notified of reviewer comments and suggestions.</p> https://ojs.unpatompo.ac.id/index.php/ijem/article/view/513 2025-11-17T03:50:12+00:00 Nurliana nurliana@unm.ac.id Maghfirah Sari Azis nurliana@unm.ac.id Septiannisa Paramita nurliana@unm.ac.id

<p style="margin-left: 7.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-ID" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">This study aims to analyze the relationship between economic inequality and differences in household consumption patterns between urban and rural areas in South Sulawesi Province. Using a qualitative approach and secondary data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the National Socio-Economic Survey (Susenas), and academic literature, this research describes the conditions and relationships among the variables. The findings show that economic inequality in South Sulawesi remains relatively high, with a Gini Ratio of 0.373 in urban areas and 0.333 in rural areas as of March 2025. The average per capita expenditure in urban areas reached IDR 1,538,348 per month, while in rural areas it was only IDR 1,053,896, indicating a purchasing power gap of nearly IDR 500,000. This disparity reflects differences in income and consumption structure. Based on the Human Development Index (HDI), all municipalities in South Sulawesi have achieved a “very high” HDI category, while most regencies remain in the “high” category, with some such as Jeneponto still classified as “moderate.” Therefore, inclusive and region-based development policies that emphasize improving human resource quality are essential to achieving equitable and sustainable economic growth.</span></p>

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