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economic-inequality

Editorial 8 years ago

EDITORIAL: Reform toward a virtuous circle

Inclusive growth is also vital to sustainable development. The government has succeeded in reducing inequality, but not as fast as public expectations.

Opinion 8 years ago

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ASEAN and the IMF: Working together to foster inclusive growth

Recent IMF research has shown that, when the benefits of growth are shared more broadly, growth is stronger, more durable and more resilient.

World 8 years ago

Iran hit by fifth night of protests

A fifth night of unrest in Iran saw a policeman killed and sporadic demonstrations in several parts of the country, local media and online users reported Tuesday, despite moves to crack down on the biggest protests against the regime in years.

Opinion 8 years ago

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Failure of Buenos Aires and WTO future

The gap between major and emerging economies, particularly in the Doha Development Agenda, has widened since the agendas were introduced in 2001.

Opinion 8 years ago

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Can democracy counter economic inequality?

According to a World Bank study, only 20 percent of Indonesians benefitted from the growing economy during the last decade, while 80 percent — or about 205 million people — were left behind.

Opinion 8 years ago

How will US and Indonesia's tax cut affect inequality?

Tax rate competition could negatively impact the distribution of income among societies which would widen inequality.

Opinion 8 years ago

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Simple ideas for APEC to leave no one behind

Poverty and extreme inequality are not destiny.

Business 8 years ago

Globalization still the key to prosperity, equality: IMF’s Lagarde

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has claimed that global cooperation between leaders and mutual understanding is required to advance the current economic recovery in the face of rising tendencies toward protectionism among governments.

Opinion 8 years ago

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Commentary: Papuan women, youth remind us of second class citizens

Many Papuans feel they are second class citizens because of the entrenched stigma against them, whether it is ethnic, racial, cultural, social or economic.

Opinion 9 years ago

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From vicious poverty cycle to virtuous social mobility

Equality of opportunity and social mobility remain low in Indonesia.

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economic-inequality

EDITORIAL: Reform toward a virtuous circle

PREMIUM ASEAN and the IMF: Working together to foster inclusive growth

Iran hit by fifth night of protests

PREMIUM Failure of Buenos Aires and WTO future

PREMIUM Can democracy counter economic inequality?

How will US and Indonesia's tax cut affect inequality?

PREMIUM Simple ideas for APEC to leave no one behind

Globalization still the key to prosperity, equality: IMF’s Lagarde

PREMIUM Commentary: Papuan women, youth remind us of second class citizens

PREMIUM From vicious poverty cycle to virtuous social mobility

Editor's Picks

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Your Opinion Matters

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PREMIUM
ASEAN and the IMF: Working together to foster inclusive growth

PREMIUM
Failure of Buenos Aires and WTO future

PREMIUM
Can democracy counter economic inequality?

PREMIUM
Simple ideas for APEC to leave no one behind

PREMIUM
Commentary: Papuan women, youth remind us of second class citizens

PREMIUM
From vicious poverty cycle to virtuous social mobility