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Academia 3 days ago

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A stronger work ethic won't fix advanced economies

What Merz witnessed in Hangzhou was not the product of longer working hours. It was the result of massive, directed investment.

Academia 1 week ago

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Making human rights due diligence work for social justice in Indonesia

To turn a paper tiger into a genuine catalyst for social justice, Indonesia must move beyond voluntary pledges and adopt a supported mandate that balances global trade demands with the practical needs of local businesses and workers.

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Modern slavery: Beyond the myth of chains and shackles

Modern slavery is about an absence of choice: situations where workers lack the real freedom to stop working because of threats, coercion, deception or debt.

Economy 1 month ago

Indonesia’s growth: Resilient but uneven

Although formal job creation has improved, job quality, reflected in income stability, benefits and productivity, remains unequal.

Economy 1 month ago

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Unemployment figure subsides despite growing layoffs

Data from the Manpower Ministry in January showed a 13 percent layoff increase in 2025 compared with the preceding year.

Academia 1 month ago

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More jobs, less value: Indonesia’s labor efficiency gap

When unemployment declines and employment rises, labor market conditions are commonly perceived as improving. This interpretation is not incorrect, but it remains incomplete.

Academia 1 month ago

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How to make EU-CEPA work for Indonesia

It is time to strengthen national mechanisms for accountability and transparency to monitor responsible business conduct under the IEU-CEPA.

Economy 2 months ago

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Maintaining labor productivity in the manufacturing sector

During the 2015-2024 period, wages grew by 16.1 percent in compound annual growth rate (CAGR), significantly outpacing productivity per worker, which increased by only 2.4 percent.

Academia 2 months ago

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Time to turn commitments into real protection for migrant workers

Many Indonesian migrant workers continue to live and work without effective protection.

Regulations 2 months ago

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Indonesia extends income tax relief for labor-intensive industries

Tax relief is provided for employees working in five business sectors: footwear, textiles and apparel, furniture, leather and leather goods, as well as tourism.

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labor

PREMIUM A stronger work ethic won't fix advanced economies

PREMIUM Making human rights due diligence work for social justice in Indonesia

PREMIUM Modern slavery: Beyond the myth of chains and shackles

Indonesia’s growth: Resilient but uneven

PREMIUM Unemployment figure subsides despite growing layoffs

PREMIUM More jobs, less value: Indonesia’s labor efficiency gap

PREMIUM How to make EU-CEPA work for Indonesia

PREMIUM Maintaining labor productivity in the manufacturing sector

PREMIUM Time to turn commitments into real protection for migrant workers

PREMIUM Indonesia extends income tax relief for labor-intensive industries