What's Happened to Poverty and Inequality in Indonesia over Half a Century?

Indonesia has achieved moderately fast economic growth for most of the past 50 years. Has this growth translated into rising living standards? This is the question that is addressed in this paper. The conclusion is a qualified yes. The caveat is attached for two reasons: (i) philosophically, the def...

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Main Author: Hal Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Scientific Publishing 2021-03-01
Series:Asian Development Review
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Online Access:https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1162/adev_a_00158