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Indonesia’s economy – What to expect from Prabowo

The likely next president wants high growth, has big spending plans, while promising fiscal prudence. Can it be done?

Mr Prabowo Subianto will inherit an economy with a GDP of US$1.4 trillion which, under Mr Joko Widodo, grew on average at 5 per cent a year.

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Johannes Nugroho

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The Indonesian stock market leapt on Feb 15 after quick count results indicated that Mr

Prabowo Subianto was headed for a decisive victory

in the presidential election. It was a telling signal from the markets of the power of outgoing President Joko Widodo’s economic legacy – and expectations that Mr Prabowo as the “continuity candidate” will pursue more of the same approach.

But will he? Can he?

Indonesia’s economy – What to expect from Prabowo

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