Konsumsi rumah tangga menyumbang lebih dari 54% PDB Indonesia, menjadikannya tulang punggung utama perekonomian nasional. Di balik angka tersebut, kelas menengah memegang peran sentral sebagai penggerak konsumsi, namun sekaligus menjadi kelompok yang paling rentan terhadap tekanan ekonomi. Daya beli yang tergerus, pendapatan yang stagnan, serta meningkatnya biaya hidup membuat konsumsi semakin sensitif dan rapuh. Fenomena seperti maraknya paylater, belanja online yang didominasi produk impor, hingga munculnya istilah Rojali dan Rohana mencerminkan perubahan perilaku konsumsi yang lebih berhati-hati dan penuh kompromi.Pada episode Speakonomics kali ini, Divisi Kajian KANOPI FEB UI berkesempatan berdiskusi dengan Andry Asmoro untuk mengurai “Kekuatan Tak Terlihat: Mengurai Kekuatan Kelas Penggerak Perekonomian Indonesia”. Diskusi ini membahas bagaimana peran kelas menengah dalam menopang konsumsi nasional, tantangan yang mereka hadapi di tengah tekanan ekonomi, serta implikasinya terhadap keberlanjutan pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia ke depan.

In an era defined by constant exposure to trends, social media influence, and instant gratification, spending has become more than just a financial activity for Gen Z. It is often tied to identity, self-reward, and a sense of belonging. From lifestyle upgrades to impulsive purchases driven by comparison and FOMO, the line between needs and wants continues to blur.

In this episode of TALKS & THOUGHTS #6, we dive deeper into the mindset behind Gen Z’s habit to spend, spend, and spend. Together with Rizfany H., we explore why “more” often feels like it is never enough, how consumer culture shapes our daily decisions, and the subtle pressures that normalize overconsumption. What starts as small indulgences can slowly turn into patterns that affect financial well-being and long-term priorities.

However, this conversation is not about blaming or moralizing spending habits. Instead, it is about understanding the emotional, social, and psychological factors that drive them. From the role of social media and lifestyle inflation to the struggle between financial awareness and impulsive behavior, this episode invites listeners to reflect on their own relationship with money.

One thing is certain: spending is no longer just about purchasing goods. It has become a reflection of how this generation navigates identity, validation, and fulfillment in a fast-moving world.

Indonesia menguasai lebih dari 60% produksi nikel dunia, menjadikannya salah satu pemain kunci dalam rantai pasok global. Pemerintah mendorong hilirisasi tambang untuk mengejar pertumbuhan ekonomi 8% dan membuka peluang besar bagi investasi. Namun, di balik ambisi tersebut, muncul dilema serius, dari model hilirisasi yang dipertanyakan, cadangan nikel bisa habis dalam 25 tahun, dampak ekologis sulit dihindari, dan ambisi transisi menuju energi hijau yang membayang-bayangi.

Pada episode Speakonomics kali ini, divisi Kajian KANOPI FEB UI berkesempatan untuk berdiskusi dengan Bapak Bhima Yudhistira dengan bahasan mengenai Polemik Industri Tambang : Peran Kekayaan Alam Terhadap Perekonomian Indonesia.

In the midst of the fast-paced and overwhelming working environments, the term “Slow Living” is becoming a meaningful counterculture among Gen Z that slowly shifted from a mere trend, to some kind of lifestyle. Might come as a coping mechanism from facing the hustle culture, activities such as running, yoga, padel, until hiking a mountain are being embraced not just as wellness trends, but as intentional choices to regain control over time, energy, and mental health. This movement can even be seen by the existence of social communities or some wellness facilities that are increasingly common in the society.

However, the slow living we’re talking about is not about doing less for the sake of laziness, but about being more mindful and meaningful. Whether it’s joining a before-work yoga class or spending Sunday morning, running at Car Free Days with the community, this generation is carving out space for slowness amidst demanding schedules. Thus, with Kak Adinda Almaira, who is also enthusiastically having an interest in wellness activities while still working at PwC, we discuss how these counterculture shifts come from our generation. One thing to be sure, slow living is no longer just an aesthetic, it’s a grounded lifestyle shift that challenges the expectations of a speed-obsessed world.

The creative industry is the soul of every country's economy, and ensuring the protection of intellectual property rights means keeping that soul grooving. Copyright, as a form of intellectual property, plays a crucial role in protecting original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.In this episode of Talks and Thoughts, we are fortunate to host Candra Darusman, a legend in his own right. He’s a graduate of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Indonesia, who has abundant experience and knowledge about copyright. Candra Darusman will share his insights and perspectives on the significance of copyright and its impact on Indonesia's economy and the well-being of musicians.

Meningkatkan aliran dana untuk negara-negara berpendapatan rendah dan menengah (LMIC) dalam konteks pelestarian alam menjadi penting karena kendala fiskal yang mereka hadapi, diperburuk oleh penurunan sumber daya fiskal negara maju akibat COVID-19 dan perlambatan ekonomi. Negara-negara berkembang menanggung beban besar dalam melestarikan modal alam, meskipun manfaatnya bersifat global. Instrumen pendanaan konvensional tidak mencukupi, meninggalkan kesenjangan dalam pendanaan iklim. Kendala seperti tata kelola buruk, PDB per kapita rendah, dan mata uang tidak stabil memperburuk masalah ini. Untuk mengatasi tantangan ini, dibutuhkan instrumen keuangan inovatif yang mengaitkan pelestarian modal alam dengan pembiayaan berbiaya rendah.

By definition, dualism is a state of being dual or consisting of two parts; it is reflected in the coexistence of two systems, such as in the core regions and periphery (small) regions. Dualism is closely linked to inequality, especially when discussing countries with large diversity among their regions. This is evident in Indonesia, with a diverse background of the country, it is clear that there is evidence of dualism in growth and MSME. It is important to understand endogenous forces, such as agglomeration, and the structure of economic relations between regions as part of prevailing institutions when addressing interregional inequality. Similarly, in the context of MSMEs, the focus is on their perceptions of social capital and various policies.

In the first episode of the Book Dialogue in 2024, KANOPI FEB UI had the opportunity to invite Prof. Iwan Jaya Azis, as Senior Economist and Professor at the University of Indonesia and Cornell University, to have a dialogue about the book "Periphery and Small Ones Matter: Interplay of Policy and Social Capital", which he wrote and published with Bank Indonesia. The results of this discussion will reveal that in policy making, especially to address deep-rooted problems such as inequality, there is often a gap between what institutions are trying to address with their policies and society's perspective.

Risiko fragmentasi geopolitik membuat dedolarisasi atau diversifikasi semakin terakselerasi. Sejumlah negara memilih untuk mulai meninggalkan dolar dalam transaksi bilateral. 10 negara anggota ASEAN baru-baru ini menyepakati untuk mengurangi transaksi menggunakan dollar AS, dengan menggunakan skema perjanjian local currency settlement (LCS) maupun dengan local currency transaction (LCT). Lalu, apakah strategi pemerintah dalam upaya mengurangi ketergantungan terhadap dolar AS berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap stabilitas nilai mata uang dan arus perdagangan ekspor-impor? Serta bagaimana masa depan dari skema ini?

Dalam episode ketujuh Speakonomics ini, Kanopi FEB UI berkesempatan mengundang Bapak Ibrahim Nugroho, Ekonom Departemen Pengembangan Pasar Keuangan Bank Indonesia, untuk berdialog mengenai tren diversifikasi yang sedang marak terjadi dalam transaksi perdagangan Indonesia dan negara lainnya, terutama Asia.

Biang kerok kemiskinan Indonesia dibintangi oleh komoditas primadona di Indonesia, yaitu rokok. Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) pada tahun 2021 melaporkan bahwa rokok adalah komoditas yang turut ambil andil dalam garis kemiskinan di Indonesia. Di tengah berbagai dampak kesehatan yang mungkin timbul, rata-rata rumah tangga miskin rela mengonsumsi 11 bungkus rokok setiap bulan. Tingginya konsumsi rokok ini menjadi penghambat dalam memutus rantai kemiskinan.