ANALISIS KEPENTINGAN EKONOMI INDONESIA DALAM KERJASAMA RCEP (REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP)

This research discusses the analysis of Indonesia's economic interests in RCEP cooperation. By looking at Indonesia's economic growth, the trade balance from 2019 to 2023 as well as the cooperation that Indonesia has previously had with its partner countries. Exports, imports and investment are one of the many factors that influence economic growth. Then this research uses qualitative descriptive methods and theories and concepts of regionalism and national interests. The results of the research from the analysis of Indonesia's economic interests in the RCEP collaboration show that of the many goals to be achieved together in RCEP, the researchers analyzed the focus on 2 aspects, namely trade and investment policies, to continue to increase economic growth. Regarding free trade, open market expansion, convenience and elimination of tariffs on average up to 92% and non-tariffs, increasing transparency and openness to trade. Then regarding investment with ease of regulation, protection and clarity, there is an increase in trust. Where with RCEP the value of trade and investment in the Indonesian economy has increased.