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How to keep trade policy open: the case of Indonesia

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  • M. Chatib Basri
  • Arianto A. Patunru

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We explore the ups and downs of trade protectionism in Indonesia since the Asian financial crisis of 1997--98. The key constraints to unilateral trade reform include exchange rate factors, the political economy of consumer--producer behaviour, institutional complexity and global pressures. We conclude that trade reform is likely to face difficulties, with protectionism on the rise again, but that, during the temporary halt in the World Trade Organization's Doha Round of trade negotiations, Indonesia may be able to use regional and international engagement to counterbalance rising protectionism.

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  • M. Chatib Basri & Arianto A. Patunru, 2012. "How to keep trade policy open: the case of Indonesia," Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 48(2), pages 191-208, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:bindes:v:48:y:2012:i:2:p:191-208
    DOI: 10.1080/00074918.2012.694154
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    1. M. Chatib BASRI & Hal HILL, 2011. "Indonesian Growth Dynamics," Asian Economic Policy Review, Japan Center for Economic Research, vol. 6(1), pages 90-107, June.
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