Changes in Economic Structure and Basic Sectors with Freeway Infrastructure: A Study from Indonesia

This research aims to determine the effect of building the longest toll road in Indonesia on changes in economic structure and basic sectors. The research locations where the longest toll road in Indonesia is located are Tasikmalaya City, Tasikmalaya Regency, and Pangandaran Regency. The analytical methods used in this research are Location Quotient (LQ) and Shift-Share (SSA). Research variables include Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The calculation results show that there has been a change in the economic structure and basic sectors due to the construction of toll roads. The city of Tasikmalaya has undergone changes in its economic structure so that the basic sectors are water supply, waste management, waste and recycling. Meanwhile, the health services and social activities sectors experienced progressive growth and strong competitiveness. As for Pangandaran Regency, the main base sectors are the food and beverage accommodation provider sector, the fisheries sector and the clean water sector. Meanwhile, Waste Management, Waste and Recycling, Real Estate, other services, Education Services, and Construction are the fastest growing and have competitive advantages. In Tasikmalaya Regency, the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors, especially food crops such as rice, are the basic sectors. Sectors that are growing fast, progressive and competitive are other services sectors, water supply, waste management, waste and recycling, health services and social activities, and construction. This research can be used as a consideration for determining strategies to increase economic growth in Tasikmalaya City, Pangandaran Regency and Tasikmalaya Regency.