Abstract : Widjojo Nitisastro is one of Indonesia’s best known economic policy makers. Much has been written by others about his role as a top adviser over more than three decades. This collection of his own essays helps fill out the picture. Seven main policy themes may be identified : the role of economic growth in helping overcome mass poverty, the need for economic policy makers to pay close attention to risk management and be constantly ready to respond to economic shocks, the important of strong leadership and discipline in government, the need to scrutinize investment programs closely, the high priority to be given to borrowing programs and debt management, the role of the price mechanism, and the management of Indonesia’s relations with the international community. Strong messages about growth, leadership and stability permeate the essays. The collection is a valuable contribution to the literature on economic policy making in developing countries.

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English

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April 2011, Vol. 47 No. 1

Halaman 87-103

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