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Indonesia’s economy looks stable, even strong, on paper. So why is the country’s aspiring middle class anxious – and protesting? @chatibbasri.bsky.social explains: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

I talked to @johncassidysays.bsky.social of The New Yorker about my new book www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...

Indonesian economy has remarkably well in the past 20yrs. So why are we seeing waves of mass protests over pocket book issues? My article in @carnegieendowment.org carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

My latest www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/c...

Congratulations to Dani Rodrik @drodrik.bsky.social on the launch of his latest book, Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World; a remarkable and timely work, rich with insights for both developed and developing countries.

Currently reading @drodrik.bsky.social’s new book, releasing in a few weeks. Join us for a launch discussion with Dani Rodrik, @chatibbasri.bsky.social, Rebecca Henderson, & @johncassidysays.bsky.social, on October 29, at Harvard Kennedy School. Register here: www.hks.harvard.edu/events/share...

The culprit for this is the inability to produce jobs in the formal sector,” said Chatib Basri, a former finance minister who is now advising the government on the economy. “From 2019, most of the jobs created were basically in the informal sector. on.ft.com/3X4Mkax