THE IMPACT OF ZAKAT, EDUCATION EXPENDITURE, AND HEALTH EXPENDITURE TOWARDS POVERTY REDUCTION

Abstract

Sri Herianingrum, Rihfenti Ernayani, Haryo Seto, M.N.H. Rayandono, M.Q.Fauzy.

This study aims to determine the effect of the distribution of zakat, infaq and alms funds in BAZNAS Indonesia, education expenditure and health expenditure on poverty. The method used is a quantitative research method. The independent variable is the distribution of zakat, infaq and alms funds in BAZNAS Indonesia, education expenditure and health expenditure, while the dependent variable is poverty. The analysis technique used is multiple regression analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate that the variables of zakat, education expenditure, health expenditure partially have a negative effect on poverty, meaning that if zakat, education expenditure, health increases, poverty will decrease. In the simultaneous test, all the independent variables jointly influence poverty reduction.