Economy 5 - Indonesia at Melbourne

Cooking under pressure: how the poor juggle food prices

Analysis, Economy, Elections, Policy in Focus, Public health, Society

Volatile food prices make headlines during Ramadan, but poor households struggle with them year-round, writes Rachma Indah Nurbani.

In an economy-focused campaign, how do the candidates’ policies stack up?

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Economy, Policy in Focus

Ahead of the final debate before the election, Dr Asep Suryahadi assesses the key economic promises coming from either side.

Indonesia-Australia trade deal could help sandbag relationship against elections, politics

Analysis, Economy, Foreign Policy, Policies

The free trade agreement between Australia and Indonesia was finally signed on 4 March. Matthew Busch writes that if successful, it could help stabilise economic, trade and investment cooperation in the face of future turmoil in the bilateral relationship.

Talking Indonesia: 2019 elections - the economy

2019 Indonesian Elections, Economy, Talking Indonesia

How is the Indonesian economy performing and what are the key economic issues for voters? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to economist Dr Lana Soelistianingsih about these issues and more in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Old habits die hard in Indonesia’s presidential clash

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Economy, Politics

Prabowo Subianto and running mate Sandiaga Uno have said their campaign will focus on President Joko Widodo's economic weaknesses. But Matthew Busch writes that Prabowo's attacks have so far fallen short, even though he has plenty of material to work with.

Talking Indonesia: disparities between regions

Aid & Development, Economy, Policies, Policy in Focus, Talking Indonesia

What are the drivers of regional disparity, what are its impacts, and what can the government do about it? As part of our 'Policy in Focus' series, Dr Dave McRae discusses these issues and more with Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro in a special episode of Talking Indonesia.

Is higher inequality the new normal for Indonesia?

Analysis, Economy, Policy in Focus

What could the government be doing to reduce inequality? Dr Asep Suryahadi examines the drivers and future of inequality, and suggests that despite government efforts, Indonesia may have to get used to higher levels of inequality.

Is education reform finally paying off for Indonesian kids?

Analysis, Economy, Education, Policy in Focus, Society

How much do parents’ education levels affect the schooling of their children? Senza Arsendy presents the results of a recent study showing that despite concerns over the impact of growing economic inequality, educational mobility increased from 1997 to 2015.

Talking Indonesia: Chinese investment

Economy, Talking Indonesia

What does the trade and investment relationship between China and Indonesia actually look like? Will the issue of Chinese investment damage Jokowi’s electoral prospects? Dr Charlotte Setijadi discusses these issues and more with Dr Siwage Dharma Negara in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

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