Chatib Basri
@chatibbasri.bsky.social
Former Minister of Finance Indonesja. Visiting Scholar Harvard CID, Senior Lecturer Department of Economics University of Indonesia
Please find my keynote address on Industrial Policy in Indonesia, delivered at the Firms, Trade, and Development Conference at Yale University. youtu.be/qBEUCaW8lO0?...
Firms, Trade, and Development Conference 2026 Keynote: Muhammad Chatib Basri
YouTube video by Yale Department Of Economics
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October 9, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Please find my keynote address on Industrial Policy in Indonesia, delivered at the Firms, Trade, and Development Conference at Yale University. youtu.be/qBEUCaW8lO0?...
Berikut artikel saya di Kompas 29 September 2026, “Perlukah Batas Defisit 3%?” www.kompas.id/artikel/perl...
Perlukah Batas Defisit APBN 3 Persen?
Kita perlu pendapatan yang lebih kuat, beban bunga yang lebih ringan, dan kepastian bahwa setiap rupiah tambahan membawa kita lebih dekat ke tujuan.
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September 30, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Berikut artikel saya di Kompas 29 September 2026, “Perlukah Batas Defisit 3%?” www.kompas.id/artikel/perl...
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Join us for the next IDEA Research Seminar, featuring Muhammad Chatib Basri! Register at umich.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 🔗 🌐
September 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Join us for the next IDEA Research Seminar, featuring Muhammad Chatib Basri! Register at umich.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 🔗 🌐
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Join us for the next @ideadevecon.bsky.social Research Seminar, with Muhammad Chatib "Dede" Basri, former Indonesian Minister of Finance. I'll be moderating the session, Mon Sep 21, 9-10:15 am US eastern. Register in link below, and watch his keynote talk in advance!
Join us for the next IDEA Research Seminar, featuring Muhammad Chatib Basri! Register at umich.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 🔗 🌐
September 9, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Join us for the next @ideadevecon.bsky.social Research Seminar, with Muhammad Chatib "Dede" Basri, former Indonesian Minister of Finance. I'll be moderating the session, Mon Sep 21, 9-10:15 am US eastern. Register in link below, and watch his keynote talk in advance!
Please find my article in IMF’s Finance & Development, “ Why Development Feels Harder” www.imf.org/en/publicati...
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September 16, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Please find my article in IMF’s Finance & Development, “ Why Development Feels Harder” www.imf.org/en/publicati...
A shrinking middle class fuels anxiety. Yet regions with higher internet penetration and freer social media tend to see fewer protests. Why? My article with Maria Monica Wihardja and Abror Tegar Pradana in Fulcrum
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When the Indonesian Middle Class Takes to the Streets | FULCRUM
Empirical evidence shows that a shrinking middle class in Indonesia has led to a growing number of protests. This is pertinent not only to Indonesia, but for other countries such as Vietnam and the…
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July 22, 2026 at 1:03 AM
A shrinking middle class fuels anxiety. Yet regions with higher internet penetration and freer social media tend to see fewer protests. Why? My article with Maria Monica Wihardja and Abror Tegar Pradana in Fulcrum
fulcrum.sg/when-the-ind...
fulcrum.sg/when-the-ind...
Great to be part of such an excellent panel w/ Danny Quah, Keyu Jin, Aaditya Mattoo,Arvind Subramanian. Asia’s future growth lies beyond the old formula. Openness still matters, but the real challenge: whether growth can deliver higher productivity, politically feasible reform, ultimately good jobs
March 5, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Great to be part of such an excellent panel w/ Danny Quah, Keyu Jin, Aaditya Mattoo,Arvind Subramanian. Asia’s future growth lies beyond the old formula. Openness still matters, but the real challenge: whether growth can deliver higher productivity, politically feasible reform, ultimately good jobs
My talk at the Harvard CID Speaker Series, “Why Development Becomes Harder: The Political Economy of the Possible”, is now available on YouTube.
Please find the link below
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZvA...
Please find the link below
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZvA...
Why Development Becomes Harder: The Political Economy of the Possible with Muhammad Chatib Basri
YouTube video by Harvard Center for International Development
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March 3, 2026 at 3:14 AM
My talk at the Harvard CID Speaker Series, “Why Development Becomes Harder: The Political Economy of the Possible”, is now available on YouTube.
Please find the link below
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZvA...
Please find the link below
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZvA...
New book on Indonesia published by the ADB
Reza Anglingkusumo &I contributed a chapter on Indonesia’s macroeconomic policy& industrialization.
We explore Indonesia’s economic evolution, focusing on productivity and competitiveness in industrial development.
Open access: www.adb.org/sites/defaul...
Reza Anglingkusumo &I contributed a chapter on Indonesia’s macroeconomic policy& industrialization.
We explore Indonesia’s economic evolution, focusing on productivity and competitiveness in industrial development.
Open access: www.adb.org/sites/defaul...
February 6, 2026 at 12:16 PM
New book on Indonesia published by the ADB
Reza Anglingkusumo &I contributed a chapter on Indonesia’s macroeconomic policy& industrialization.
We explore Indonesia’s economic evolution, focusing on productivity and competitiveness in industrial development.
Open access: www.adb.org/sites/defaul...
Reza Anglingkusumo &I contributed a chapter on Indonesia’s macroeconomic policy& industrialization.
We explore Indonesia’s economic evolution, focusing on productivity and competitiveness in industrial development.
Open access: www.adb.org/sites/defaul...
Q&A with M. Chatib Basri on “Active Alignment: How Indonesia Can Shape the U.S.-China Strategic Competition
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December 29, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Q&A with M. Chatib Basri on “Active Alignment: How Indonesia Can Shape the U.S.-China Strategic Competition
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rajawali.hks.harvard.edu/articles/qa-...
Speaking at the launch of the Middle Powers report at Harvard’s Belfer Center and Ash Center. A timely discussion on how middle powers shape a fragmenting global order.
December 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Speaking at the launch of the Middle Powers report at Harvard’s Belfer Center and Ash Center. A timely discussion on how middle powers shape a fragmenting global order.
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The first five published case studies are by seasoned authors specializing in their country's geopolitics:
🌍Brazil; @oliverstuenkel.bsky.social
🌍India; Professor C. Mohan Raja
🌍Indonesia; Muhamad Chatib Basri, Evan Laksmana
🌍South Africa; Anthoni Van Nieuwkerk
🌍Turkey; @senemaydndzgit.bsky.social
🌍Brazil; @oliverstuenkel.bsky.social
🌍India; Professor C. Mohan Raja
🌍Indonesia; Muhamad Chatib Basri, Evan Laksmana
🌍South Africa; Anthoni Van Nieuwkerk
🌍Turkey; @senemaydndzgit.bsky.social
Middle Powers
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November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The first five published case studies are by seasoned authors specializing in their country's geopolitics:
🌍Brazil; @oliverstuenkel.bsky.social
🌍India; Professor C. Mohan Raja
🌍Indonesia; Muhamad Chatib Basri, Evan Laksmana
🌍South Africa; Anthoni Van Nieuwkerk
🌍Turkey; @senemaydndzgit.bsky.social
🌍Brazil; @oliverstuenkel.bsky.social
🌍India; Professor C. Mohan Raja
🌍Indonesia; Muhamad Chatib Basri, Evan Laksmana
🌍South Africa; Anthoni Van Nieuwkerk
🌍Turkey; @senemaydndzgit.bsky.social
Join us for a conversation on the future of Middle Powers and the role of Brazil, Indonesia, India, South Africa, and Turkey in the global order!
At Harvard Belfer Center
www.belfercenter.org/event/how-ar...
At Harvard Belfer Center
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December 3, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Join us for a conversation on the future of Middle Powers and the role of Brazil, Indonesia, India, South Africa, and Turkey in the global order!
At Harvard Belfer Center
www.belfercenter.org/event/how-ar...
At Harvard Belfer Center
www.belfercenter.org/event/how-ar...
I’m pleased to share my new paper published by Harvard BelferCenter , as part of the Middle Powers
Project, exploring how Indonesia is navigating today’s shifting world order. www.belfercenter.org/research-ana...
Read more here: www.belfercenter.org/programs/mid...
Project, exploring how Indonesia is navigating today’s shifting world order. www.belfercenter.org/research-ana...
Read more here: www.belfercenter.org/programs/mid...
November 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I’m pleased to share my new paper published by Harvard BelferCenter , as part of the Middle Powers
Project, exploring how Indonesia is navigating today’s shifting world order. www.belfercenter.org/research-ana...
Read more here: www.belfercenter.org/programs/mid...
Project, exploring how Indonesia is navigating today’s shifting world order. www.belfercenter.org/research-ana...
Read more here: www.belfercenter.org/programs/mid...
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🆕 Going for economic growth: Lessons from Indonesia 📢
Today on VoxDevTalks, Muhamad Chatib Basri (Former Minister of Finance) discusses Indonesia's path to achieving high levels of economic growth: voxdev.org/topic/macroe...
Today on VoxDevTalks, Muhamad Chatib Basri (Former Minister of Finance) discusses Indonesia's path to achieving high levels of economic growth: voxdev.org/topic/macroe...
June 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
🆕 Going for economic growth: Lessons from Indonesia 📢
Today on VoxDevTalks, Muhamad Chatib Basri (Former Minister of Finance) discusses Indonesia's path to achieving high levels of economic growth: voxdev.org/topic/macroe...
Today on VoxDevTalks, Muhamad Chatib Basri (Former Minister of Finance) discusses Indonesia's path to achieving high levels of economic growth: voxdev.org/topic/macroe...
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Live! Experts are w/ CGD & the University of Chicago to discuss lessons from research-policy collaborations.
W/ @rglenner.bsky.social, Michael Kremer, Muhamad Chatib Basri, Jose Carlos Chavez Cuentas, Rema Hanna, Sasha Gallant, & Amanda Glassman.
Tune in ⬇️🔴
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W/ @rglenner.bsky.social, Michael Kremer, Muhamad Chatib Basri, Jose Carlos Chavez Cuentas, Rema Hanna, Sasha Gallant, & Amanda Glassman.
Tune in ⬇️🔴
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October 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Live! Experts are w/ CGD & the University of Chicago to discuss lessons from research-policy collaborations.
W/ @rglenner.bsky.social, Michael Kremer, Muhamad Chatib Basri, Jose Carlos Chavez Cuentas, Rema Hanna, Sasha Gallant, & Amanda Glassman.
Tune in ⬇️🔴
https://bit.ly/47pGztm
W/ @rglenner.bsky.social, Michael Kremer, Muhamad Chatib Basri, Jose Carlos Chavez Cuentas, Rema Hanna, Sasha Gallant, & Amanda Glassman.
Tune in ⬇️🔴
https://bit.ly/47pGztm
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Muhamad Chatib Basri, former Minister of Finance of Indonesia, reflects at @cgdev.org on how scaled innovations don't always succeed. www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8q5...
He references Indonesia's dramatic increase in teacher salaries with no impact on student learning. econweb.ucsd.edu/~kamurali/pa...
He references Indonesia's dramatic increase in teacher salaries with no impact on student learning. econweb.ucsd.edu/~kamurali/pa...
October 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Muhamad Chatib Basri, former Minister of Finance of Indonesia, reflects at @cgdev.org on how scaled innovations don't always succeed. www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8q5...
He references Indonesia's dramatic increase in teacher salaries with no impact on student learning. econweb.ucsd.edu/~kamurali/pa...
He references Indonesia's dramatic increase in teacher salaries with no impact on student learning. econweb.ucsd.edu/~kamurali/pa...
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Sound analysis from economist Muhamad Chatib Basri on Indonesia's good economic growth but fragile middle class. He helps to describe why millions of young Indonesian were involved in street protests nationwide
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
November 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Sound analysis from economist Muhamad Chatib Basri on Indonesia's good economic growth but fragile middle class. He helps to describe why millions of young Indonesian were involved in street protests nationwide
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
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“When statistics speak of progress, but justice does not move, the streets take the stage.”
CID Visiting Scholar Muhamad Chatib Basri explores how economic growth can coexist with deep social insecurity in "Indonesia’s Fragile Middle Class.”
Read 👉 bit.ly/3LlMPK6
CID Visiting Scholar Muhamad Chatib Basri explores how economic growth can coexist with deep social insecurity in "Indonesia’s Fragile Middle Class.”
Read 👉 bit.ly/3LlMPK6
Indonesia’s Fragile Middle Class
Indonesia’s strong macroeconomic outlook belies an anxiety among its aspiring middle class, evidenced by recent protests. This paper explores the roots of this paradox and offers policy avenues to imp...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
“When statistics speak of progress, but justice does not move, the streets take the stage.”
CID Visiting Scholar Muhamad Chatib Basri explores how economic growth can coexist with deep social insecurity in "Indonesia’s Fragile Middle Class.”
Read 👉 bit.ly/3LlMPK6
CID Visiting Scholar Muhamad Chatib Basri explores how economic growth can coexist with deep social insecurity in "Indonesia’s Fragile Middle Class.”
Read 👉 bit.ly/3LlMPK6
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📣 CID is excited to announce a distinguished new cohort of fellows for the 2025 academic year. These fellows bring global perspectives that enhance CID’s research & teaching.
Read more: bit.ly/4i2lpW6
@chatibbasri.bsky.social @harvardkennedy.bsky.social
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The Harvard Center for International Developmnt Welcomes New Fellows for the 2025 Academic Year
The Harvard Center for International Development (CID) is pleased to welcome a distinguished new cohort of fellows for the 2025 academic year. Fellows bring a wealth of global experience and diverse p...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
📣 CID is excited to announce a distinguished new cohort of fellows for the 2025 academic year. These fellows bring global perspectives that enhance CID’s research & teaching.
Read more: bit.ly/4i2lpW6
@chatibbasri.bsky.social @harvardkennedy.bsky.social
Read more: bit.ly/4i2lpW6
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Official publication day www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shared-pro...
Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World: A New Economics for the Middle Class, the Global Poor, and Our Climate|Hardcover
New, practical approaches to confronting today’s most daunting global issuesFighting climate change, saving democracy, and eradicating poverty are urgent global challenges, yet the world’s...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Official publication day www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shared-pro...
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Indonesia’s economy looks stable, even strong, on paper. So why is the country’s aspiring middle class anxious – and protesting?
@chatibbasri.bsky.social explains: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
@chatibbasri.bsky.social explains: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
Indonesia’s Fragile Middle Class
Indonesia’s strong macroeconomic outlook belies an anxiety among its aspiring middle class, evidenced by recent protests. This paper explores the roots of this paradox and offers policy avenues to imp...
carnegieendowment.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Indonesia’s economy looks stable, even strong, on paper. So why is the country’s aspiring middle class anxious – and protesting?
@chatibbasri.bsky.social explains: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
@chatibbasri.bsky.social explains: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
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I talked to @johncassidysays.bsky.social of The New Yorker about my new book www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...
Can the Global Economy Be Healed?
A noted Harvard economist presents an optimistic vision of a world after Donald Trump.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I talked to @johncassidysays.bsky.social of The New Yorker about my new book www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...
Indonesian economy has remarkably well in the past 20yrs. So why are we seeing waves of mass protests over pocket book issues? My article in
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carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
@carnegieendowment.org
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
Indonesia’s Fragile Middle Class
Indonesia’s strong macroeconomic outlook belies an anxiety among its aspiring middle class, evidenced by recent protests. This paper explores the roots of this paradox and offers policy avenues to imp...
carnegieendowment.org
November 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Indonesian economy has remarkably well in the past 20yrs. So why are we seeing waves of mass protests over pocket book issues? My article in
@carnegieendowment.org
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
@carnegieendowment.org
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
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