If we ever want to document the dates or years of recent economic crises, we may … Crises Years – updateRead more
Archive
Earlier essays and commentary on economics and finance, 2006-2025.
Business – government relations and abuse of power
In 1998 or 1999, I wrote an essay for my Post-Graduate’s Malaysian Economy subject on relationship … Business – government relations and abuse of powerRead more
Poor Economics: a sudden burst of passion!
Poor Economics is probably the best encounter I could hope for, considering the current situation. At … Poor Economics: a sudden burst of passion!Read more
RI in 2050
Where will Indonesia stands in 2050? Goldman Sachs is pretty sure that RI will be among … RI in 2050Read more
Economics of Souvenirs
Indonesia is known for great variety of authentic culinary products and handicrafts. Each city in Indonesia … Economics of SouvenirsRead more
The Ironies of Indonesia – #1 Merpati
Yesterday an aircraft crashed near the coast of Papua and killed 27 passengers an crew. The … The Ironies of Indonesia – #1 MerpatiRead more
Is there a future for Islamic Economics in Indonesia?
I asked that to four panelists from ISEFID – a think tank yesterday at a seminar … Is there a future for Islamic Economics in Indonesia?Read more
BRIC welcomes new member
BRIC, a supposedly an emerging economies big boys club is welcoming a new member. South Africa … BRIC welcomes new memberRead more
The Muslim Market
“Addressing the Muslim Market: Can You Afford Not To?” asked AT Kearney, a consulting firm, in … The Muslim MarketRead more
Crises Years
1997-98: South East Asia and part of East Asia (in fact, only South Korea) suffered enduring … Crises YearsRead more