This paper presents both the macro and micro picture of the manufacturing industries in Indonesia during the recent economic crisis. It begins with a comprehensive review of the policy environment surrounding Indonesia's manufacturing industry, before and during the crisis. The paper then...

This study analyses the impact of the crisis on the financial sector. Special attention is given to the performance of non-Japanese foreign and joint venture banks during the crisis. We also analyse whether government policy and formation of networks - ownership networks and the link with the...

This paper tracks the development of the automotive industry (excluding motorcycles) since the 1970s, with major emphasis on the 1980s and 1990s. This paper also distinguishes three distinct parts of the industry: sedan (where the major problems are), commercial vehicles (where the problems are...

An assessment of the evolution of Indonesia's trade policies, commencing with an analysis of trade policies prior the crisis. The paper highlights trade policy shifts and their impacts on the real sectors, and analyses the significant economic reforms undertaken as part of the IMF standby...

This study looks at Indonesia's commitments to multilateral trade agreements, and assesses policies adopted by the government to meet the criteria set by those agreements. Particularly, three sectors are of interest here: agriculture, labour and environment. One crucial question is whether...

This paper presents an overview of Indonesia's rapid economic development, by focusing on the changing patterns of trade and industrial structure, the changing trade and industrial policies, and the process of industrial upgrading. It analyzes the process of industrialization, including the...

This paper provides an assessment on policy and structural changes in the Indonesian wood-based industries. The author shows that the tremendous growth of production and exports has been made possible through heavy subsidies, resulting in inefficiencies in harvesting and production. Subsidies...

While it is a general fact that women earn less than men do, the source of the wage difference is not well understood. This paper presents the results of two empirical studies on the issue of female-male wage differentials: the econometric analysis on the determination of wages and the...

This paper is a comprehensive overview of Indonesia's textiles and apparels industry. In particular, it evaluates challenges facing Indonesia's textiles and apparels industry in the face of new competitions from abroad. A special emphasis is put on assessing Indonesia's competitiveness relative...