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James Guild
James Guild is an expert in trade, finance, and economic development in Southeast Asia.
James Guild is an Assistant Professor at the Indonesian International Islamic University where he teaches in the Masters of Public Policy on Climate Change program. His research focuses on trade, finance, energy and economic development in Southeast Asia. Follow him on twitter @jamesjguild, or contact him at www.jamesjguild.com or through his faculty profile.
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November 17, 2020
Donald Trump’s Prabowo Delusion
By James Guild
Donald Trump's refusal to concede echoes the aftermath of Indonesia's last election. But there are some crucial differences, too.
November 10, 2020
China’s BRI and its High-Speed Railways to Nowhere
By James Guild
The railway projects being built under the Belt and Road Initiative offer marginal economic benefits at exorbitant costs.
November 03, 2020
Turbulent Times for Southeast Asia’s National Airlines
By James Guild
Since COVID-19 brought international travel to a grinding halt, the region's airlines have been pushed to the brink of collapse.
October 27, 2020
COVID-19 and the Perils of International Tourism
By James Guild
Tourism has been a boon for Southeast Asia, but the pandemic has exposed the region's unhealthy dependence on foreign visitors.
October 20, 2020
Development for Whom? The Omnibus Bill and Jokowi’s Economic Vision
By James Guild
The controversial bill intends to drive a particular type of economic growth, one that prioritizes manufacturing and investment.
October 16, 2020
What Will Indonesia’s Internet Economy Look Like?
By James Guild
Absent improvements in regulation and licensing, the breakneck growth in Indonesia's digital economy will soon reach its limits.
October 07, 2020
Why the World Bank Torched its ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Ranking
By James Guild
In addition to encouraging bad economic policy-making, the ranking incentivized nations to game the system.
September 29, 2020
Indonesia’s State-Owned Power Company is Hemorrhaging Cash – And That’s OK
By James Guild
Rather than a ruthlessly efficient corporate entity, the Indonesian utility is best seen as a vital public service provider.
September 22, 2020
Will Trade Lead the Way in Southeast Asia’s COVID-19 Recovery?
By James Guild
Many Southeast Asian currencies have recently gained in value against the U.S. dollar, with complex implications for the region's exports.
September 16, 2020
Should We Be Worried About Indonesia’s Stock Market?
By James Guild
Its recent poor performance is a less pressing concern than Indonesia's capacity to regulate complex financial markets effectively.
September 09, 2020
Is a Green New Deal on the Way in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
COVID-19 offers the region an opportunity to kick start a transition toward sustainable energy – but a host of challenges remain.
September 01, 2020
Indonesia’s Monetary Experiment
By James Guild
It's a difficult time for developing economies seeking to fund emergency measures. Indonesia has adopted a bold new strategy in response.