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PURBAYA, FERRY LATUHIHIN, AND HIS ‘ACADEMICIST’ RESPONSE

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( Dr. Anggoro Budi Nugroho )     Economic observer Ferry Latuhihin has frequently criticized the policies of Indonesia’s Finance Minister, Purbaya Yudi Sadewa. In a podcast response, Purbaya dismissed Ferry’s views by pointing out that he does not hold a doctoral degree and should pursue further education:   This line of argument feels overly […]

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BAHLIL, INVESTMENTS,
& HIS FUNNY WORKS

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( Dr. Anggoro Budi Nugroho )     Bahlil Lahadalia is the longest-serving Minister of Investment, or Head of Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), since the 1998 reform era. However, it is unfortunate that his tenure has done little to significantly improve the effectiveness of investment in driving economic growth and job creation. Indonesia’s economic

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