Routledge - The Politics of Economic Liberalization in Indonesia

Explore the complex relationship between state, market, and power in Southeast Asia with this academic study from Routledge. This book examines the dynamics that have shaped the economic liberalization process in Indonesia since the mid-1980s. Rather than viewing economic reform as a simple victory of economic rationality over social interests, this work offers a different perspective. It argues that political and social interests actively shape the processes of economic reform in both positive and negative ways. This approach provides a deep look into how reform is driven by more than just market logic. For students, researchers, and professionals interested in international economics and Indonesian political economy, this text provides a necessary framework for understanding how power dynamics influence national economic shifts. It challenges standard views on developing countries and offers a nuanced look at how real-world social forces impact economic policy and implementation.