Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Permintaan Ubi Kayu di Provinsi Sumatera Utara

Abstract

Christine Natalia Nainggolan (190304107) with the thesis title is “ Analysis of Factors Influencing Cassava Demand in North Sumatra Province “ (under the guidance of Bapak Rahmanta, as Supervisor and Ibu Riantri Barus, as Examiner). This research aims to analyze the influence of Cassava Price (LogX1), Rice Price (LogX2), Population (LogX3), and Food Diversification Policy (X4) on Cassava Demand in North Sumatra Province. The type of data used is secondary data over a period of 6 years (2019-2024) sourced from the North Sumatra Food Security, Agriculture and Horticulture Office, and the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of North Sumatra, processed with E-views 12 software. The analytical method used is the Fixed Effect Model (FEM). The FEM estimation results indicate that the Cassava Price (LogX1) has a negative and insignificant effect on Cassava Demand in North Sumatra Province, the Rice Price (LogX2) has a negative and significant effect on Cassava Demand in North Sumatra Province, the Population (LogX3) has a positive but insignificant effect on Cassava Demand in North Sumatra Province, and the Food Diversification Policy (X4) has a positive and significant effect on Cassava Demand in North Sumatra Province. Overall, the Cassava Price (LogX1), Rice Price (LogX2), Population (LogX3), and Food Diversification Policy (X4) have a significant effect on Cassava Demand in North Sumatra Province.