Basri Says Bank Indonesia Should Raise Interest Rates

The video discusses the performance of the rupia and stock market in Asia, highlighting concerns about US monetary policy and Trump's tax cuts. It examines Indonesia's economic growth challenges, focusing on infrastructure and demand-side issues. Despite multiple interest rate cuts, investment remains low due to fiscal constraints. The video also explores potential interest rate hikes and risks to President Jokowi's priorities, such as infrastructure development and poverty alleviation, amid fiscal liabilities.

What are the concerns regarding the US monetary policy and its potential impact on Indonesia?

• Decrease in US employment

• Strengthening of the Indonesian rupiah

• Increase in US exports

• Widening US budget deficit and rising interest rates

What is one of the main reasons for the stagnation of Indonesia's economic growth at 5%?

• High inflation rates

• Excessive government spending

• Lack of infrastructure development

• Demand-side issues affecting investment

What is a significant challenge to fiscal expansion in Indonesia?

• Rapid population growth

• Over-reliance on exports

• Limited fiscal revenue

• High levels of foreign debt

What is a major risk to President Jokowi's infrastructure development goals?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Fiscal contingent liabilities

• High inflation rates

• Political instability

How is President Jokowi's performance rated in terms of macroeconomic stability?

• Moderate, with some progress in infrastructure

• Poor, with high inflation and deficit

• Good, with macro stability but stagnant growth

• Excellent, with rapid economic growth