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Indonesia economy
Why Isn’t There More Inflation in Indonesia Right Now?
By James Guild
Unlike the U.S. and Europe, the nation is much less directly integrated into global supply chains.
Making Sense of Mitratel’s $1.3 Billion Dollar IPO on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
By James Guild
The listing sends the message that the government is willing to make room for the safe investment of private capital in Indonesia.
Indonesia’s Participation at the 2021 G-20 Summit: Key Takeaways
By Noto Suoneto
Indonesia took over the leadership of the G-20, so its agenda for the multilateral group becomes even more important in 2022.
Breaking Down Indonesia’s 2022 State Budget
By James Guild
In 2022, the state intends to continue its robust spending on the areas most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic: health and social assistance.
Reappraising the Economic Legacy of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
By James Guild
Many of the Indonesian leader's economic decisions seem better with the benefit of hindsight.
Indonesia: Dividing the Spoils
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Keith Loveard about inequity and his latest book.
Southeast Asia’s Current Account Balancing Act
By James Guild
While trade is important as countries seek to bounce back from COVID-19, you need to poke a little deeper to get a full picture of the current account.
The Curious Case of Garuda Indonesia
By James Guild
The company's primary goal is not to make a profit for the Indonesian state.
What Is the Indonesia Battery Corporation?
By James Guild
Blessed with abundant nickel deposits, the nation hopes to position itself as a global hub of electric vehicle production.
How Jokowi Solved Indonesia’s Toll Road Dilemma. Sort Of.
By James Guild
In breaking through old bottlenecks, Indonesia's president has blurred the lines between the state and private enterprise.
How Independent Should Bank Indonesia (or any Central Bank) Be?
By James Guild
It is worth questioning the dictum that central banks should occupy their own autonomous policy space.
Is Another Taper Tantrum on the Way in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
Rising U.S. bond yields have prompted fears of capital flight from Southeast Asian economies. How serious is the threat?