The Influence of Access to Green Jobs and Regulatory Incentives in Encouraging Sustainable Agricultural Practices on Young Entrepreneurs in the Agribusiness Sector :

Ridwan Ridwan; Hasriani Hasriani; Syamsul Alam

doi:10.37899/journallabisecoman.v7i4.3321

Ridwan Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Nobel Indonesia
Hasriani Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia Makassar, Indonesia
Syamsul Alam Institut Teknologi Dan Bisnis Nobel Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37899/journallabisecoman.v7i4.3321

Keywords: Green Jobs, Sustainable Agriculture, Regulatory Incentives

Abstract

This study examines the low adoption of sustainable agricultural practices among young agripreneurs, influenced by limited access to green jobs and weak regulatory incentives. The objective of the study is to analyze the influence of these two factors and identify the role of policy in strengthening the green economy ecosystem. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), with data sources from reputable journals and relevant scientific literature. The data were analyzed using content analysis techniques to identify patterns of relationships between variables. The results indicate that access to green jobs and the effectiveness of regulatory incentives play a significant role in encouraging sustainable agricultural practices. In conclusion, the integration of green job opportunities and adaptive policies is key to accelerating the transformation of the agribusiness sector towards sustainability.

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The Influence of Access to Green Jobs and Regulatory Incentives in Encouraging Sustainable Agricultural Practices on Young Entrepreneurs in the Agribusiness Sector

JEL Classification: Q01, Q18, Q56, J43, K32.

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