The Influence of Trans-Jawa Toll Road Infrastructure on Labor Force Absorption

The construction of the Trans-Jawa Toll Road is part of the government’s effort to improve regional connectivity and promote economic growth. However, not all regions with access to the Trans-Jawa Toll Road have experienced improvemends in employment. This study aims to analyze the effects of Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF), minimum wage, population growth rate, and access to the Trans-Jawa Toll Road on labor absorptin in regencies and cities in Central Java and East Java during the 2018-2024 period. The study employs a panel data regression approach using secondary data obtained from Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) and other official sources. The results indicate that Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF), minimum wage, and population growth rate significantly affect labor absorption. Meanwhile, access to the Trans-Jawa Toll Road has no significat effect on labor abscorption. These findings suggest that labor absorption is influenced not only by transportation infrastructure but also by regional economic and demographic factors.