SOCIO ECONOMIC CORRELATES OF BATAM TRADE LIBERALIZATION ZONE, BATAM ISLAND, INDONESIA

Abstract

The researches conduct to assess the relationship between profile of respondents and economic resources. Socio economic contributions and observed negative consequences of Batam TLZ. It aims to determine the policy guidelines further to enhance of its socio-economic development.

Factor analysis was done in relevant data and on questionnaire items in terms of distribution of respondent by frequency. Cross tabulation: analysis of variable’s relationship and interpretation of data by using Pearson’s Chi-square test. Obtained values were tested against significant level of 0.05

Keywords: Sijori, Competitive advantages, Socio economic development. Cluster, Pierson’s Chi-square, and Correlation test