Analysis of the Role of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Improving Community Welfare in the Perspective of Islamic Economics (Study on Grocery Traders at Keude Lueng Putu Market, Bandar Baru District, Pidie Jaya Regency)

Abstract

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have an important and strategic role in absorbing labor,
increasing people's income and reducing economic inequality. This study aims to analyze the efforts of basic food MSMEs
to improve community welfare in Keude Lueng Putu Market based on an Islamic economic perspective. This market is one
of the main places where basic food MSMEs operate with a strategic market location. This research is a qualitative research,
the informants in this study are nine people, including five actors of MSME Staple Food, three people from the community
and one person from the Pidie Jaya Regency Industry, Trade and Cooperatives Office. Research results From the results of
selling basic necessities, MSME actors are able to improve their welfare. The MSME actors are able to meet the needs of
life, both in terms of education, health and others. The results of this research are expected to have a positive impact on the
development of basic food MSMEs in Pidie Jaya Regency.