Abstract:
The purpose of this research is to find out the socio-economic impact of externalities on the surrounding society of the Limbungan village of Rumbai Pesisir District. The sample used in this study were people who were around PT. Asia Forestama Raya (AFR) were 88 respondents (families) by using the Cluster Random Sampling. From the results , it can be found that people's income has increased due to the PT. AFR, that gives jobs opportunity for the surrounding community. The presence of PT. AFR contributes the movements in the surrounding area of Limbungan Village of Rumbai Pesisir District. In the contrary, the negative effect caused air pollution, noise pollution, health problems and other disruptions. The number of willingness to pay for the environtmental value of close distance society is Rp. 14.792.105 per year, for a medium range is Rp. 6.862.963 per year and for a long distance is Rp. 1.678.261 per year.
