The book delves into the complexities of various economic issues impacting millions, such as the US financial crisis, oil price fluctuations, and climate change. It emphasizes that recognizing the nature and intensity of trade-offs is crucial for resolving policy conflicts, advocating for a deeper understanding of these interconnected challenges to foster effective solutions.
The book explores the impact of dualism and inequality on micro, small, and medium enterprises in Indonesia. It emphasizes the need for policy direction to counteract the concentration of economic activities in developed areas while promoting the benefits of agglomeration for small businesses. The author argues that fostering inclusive growth requires a strategic focus on the interplay between policies and institutions, highlighting the significance of social capital in these interactions. Ultimately, the book seeks to answer how these objectives can be effectively achieved.
Focusing on policy design for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, this book emphasizes the need to align policies with the existing social capital of these businesses. It advocates for a systematic approach involving active listening and understanding of MSMEs' diverse perspectives before creating tailored interventions. The study highlights the significance of networks over traditional factors like size and technology in enhancing MSME performance, while also addressing challenges such as financing gaps and digitalization. Methodologies like the Analytic Hierarchy Process are rigorously analyzed for effectiveness.
This book discusses the risks and opportunities that arise in Emerging Asia given the context of a new environment in global liquidity and capital flows. It elaborates on the need to ensure financial and overall economic stability in the region through improved financial regulation and other policy measures to minimize the emergent risks. " Managing Elevated Global Liquidity, Capital Flows, and Macroprudential Policy―An Asian Perspective " also explores the range of policy options that may be deployed to address the impact of global liquidity on domestic financial and socio-economic conditions including income inequality. The book is primarily aimed at policy makers, financial market regulators and supervisory agencies to help them improve national regulatory systems and to promote harmonization of national regulations and practices in line with global standards. Scholars and researchers will also gain important information and knowledge about the overall impacts of changing global liquidity from the book.