Author: Admiral Athallah Darmawan, Jahen Fachrul Rezki Executive Summary This study investigates the resilience of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during the COVID-19 pandemic by analyzing firm characteristics and entrepreneurial competencies. Utilizing a meta-analysis approach, 60 literature studies and 425 empirical estimates were examined. The findings reveal that entrepreneurial competence, encompassing entrepreneurial orientation, networking...Read more

The reciprocal tariff policy imposed by the United States poses a real risk to employment in Indonesia, especially in export-oriented labor-intensive sectors such as textiles and footwear. These two sectors not only contribute a significant portion of manufacturing exports, but also absorb a large number of workers, especially young, low-educated, and casual workers, who are...Read more

President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs from the United States (US) to 180 countries and territories in the world, Indonesia is no exception. How will the impact on the world economy be after the determination of this second tariff war? What opportunities and policy options are still available for Indonesia? Trade and Industry Brief Vol VIII No 2 April 1 discusses this....Read more

Women's participation in the labor market is no longer a side issue, but rather the core of inclusive economic development. Although women's participation has increased slowly over the past decade, the gender gap in Indonesia's labor market remains quite high, with women's participation far below men's on average. The 2023 Sakernas data revealed that Indonesian women face various structural challenges such as limited...Read more

Indonesia experienced deflation of 0,09% (yoy) in February 2025, below Bank Indonesia's target range of 1,5%-3,5%, mainly due to electricity tariff adjustments. Core inflation remained stable, indicating that the decline was not driven by weakening demand. Inflationary pressures are expected to increase in the coming months as demand increases during the fasting month and subsidies end...Read more

Summary ● The macroeconomic assumption of 5,2%1 in the preparation of the 2025 State Budget shows a less aggressive but realistic government target considering the current weakening economic conditions. ● The government through Presidential Instruction2 has implemented a budget efficiency policy of Rp306,69 trillion, consisting of Rp256,1 trillion from the ministry/institution budget and Rp50,59 trillion from Transfers to Regions. ● The efficiency policy will affect...Read more

Position: Content & Performance Marketing Specialist Location: LPEM FEB UI, Jakarta Job Type: Full-time Attach your latest CV and portfolio in your application email. Send your application to: personalia@lpem.org Due date: Friday, March 14, 2025Read more