Development Disparities, Spatial Econometrics, Spatial Durbin Model, Spillover Effects, Artificial Intelligence, Archipelagic Region, Maluku.
The Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Spatial Econometrics in Predicting Inter-regional Development Disparities in Maluku Riller Katipana Email | IDEAS/RePEc | EconPapers | EconAcademics ABSTRACT This study aims to analyse the patterns, determining factors, and effects of inter-regional development disparities in Maluku Province, and to apply a combination of Spatial Econometrics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods to improve the accuracy of estimates and predictions. Using panel data from 11 regencies/cities over the period 2015–2024, this study applies the Spatial Durbin Model (SDM) with a weighting matrix based on sea travel time , refined through machine learning algorithms. The results indicate that development patterns in Maluku form a very strong core-periphery structure, evidenced by a statistically significant Moran’s I index value of 0.427, where developed areas cluster in the centre (Ambon, Central Maluku, West Seram) and underdeveloped areas cluster in ...