Indonesia's Economy
Addressing global capital flows
International capital flows present serious policy challenges. In textbook economics, such flows are unambiguously beneficial. But volatile flows were a key cause of the 1997…
Indonesia: ‘Twin deficits’ still a brake on high growth ambitions
Things are gradually improving for Indonesia’s economy. Policymakers have successfully assuaged financial markets of their macroeconomic stability credentials (for now) and…
Indonesian prosperity needs certainty on resource regulation
Among the many floral tributes to Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, who lost his bid for a second term in last month's religiously-charged election, one in particular…
Credit rating agency caution retards Indonesian growth
Five years back Moody’s and Fitch credit rating agencies (CRAs) reinstated Indonesia to ‘investment grade’ ranking, recognising the country had both recovered from the 1998…
Commentary
Can Indonesia take on Freeport?
Originally published in the East Asia Forum. Matthew Busch
Commentary
Fairness not the meat in Joko Widodo deal
More than anything, President Joko Widodo's brief recent visit to Australia showcased a warm, personal rapport between him and Malcolm Turnbull, and the Prime Minister is to be…
Indonesia considers trade options post TPP
US President elect Donald Trump's confirmation he intends to pull out of the TPP has led to confusion and uncertainty across the region. For its part, Indonesia is still…
Analyses
Trade protectionism in Indonesia: Bad times and bad policy
In this Analysis, Arianto Patunru and Sjamsu Rahardja highlight the protectionist shift in Indonesia, and argue that this will harm Indonesia’s economic prospects.Arianto…