The effect of economic growth and labor force on unemployment

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of economic growth and the labor
force on unemployment in Langsa City, Indonesia. Employing a quantitative approach,
the study utilized secondary data spanning a ten-year observation period from 2011 to
2020. The analytical method employed was multiple linear regression analysis
conducted using EViews10 software. The findings of this study reveal that economic
growth has an insignificant effect on unemployment in Langsa City. Conversely, the
labor force demonstrates a significant impact on unemployment within the city.
Furthermore, the results of the F-test indicate that both economic growth and the labor
force collectively influence unemployment in Langsa City.