Analysis of the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic Period on Income of Traders at Traditional Market "Pasar Lama" Banjarmasin, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to find out how the impact of Covid-19 on the income of Traders at Traditional Market “Pasar Lama” Banjarmasin and find out how the steps were taken by Traditional Market “Pasar Lama” Banjarmasin to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. This study uses descriptive statistical methods with a qualitative approach. Data collection in this study was done by means of observation and interviews. Sources of data come from several traders who sell in Traditional Market “Pasar Lama” Banjarmasin such as chicken traders (6), fruit traders (6), basic food traders (9), vegetable traders (9), fish traders (5), meat traders (2), food vendors cake (3). The total of all respondents were 40 respondents and the data analysis in this study went through three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of this study indicate (1) The impact caused by the Covid-19 pandemic for Traditional Market “Pasar Lama” Banjarmasin, are market is getting quiet, people's purchasing power decreases, capital turnover is hampered so that traders experience a decrease in income up to 50% compared to the previous situation. (2) the steps taken by the traders are working in other places, moving places to sell, and reducing their merchandise.