Thomas Soseco

Development encompasses more than economic growth; it represents a holistic effort to improve human well-being. Reliable data are indispensable for evaluating whether people today are better off than in the past, and for assessing how effectively development policies address poverty and inequality. One of the enduring challenges in development is ensuring that the gains from economic growth are shared equitably across society. In Indonesia, this challenge remains pressing. The Gini ratio, a key measure of income inequality, stood at 0.375 in March 2025, indicating a moderate but persistent gap between the rich and the poor. Although lower than in many developing economies, this figure reveals that wealth and opportunities remain unevenly distributed, often leading to social tension and inequality of opportunity. The Role of Data in Development Policy Data produced by the Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik, BPS) form the foundation of Indonesia’s evidence-based policymakin...

This post is from  The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt “for having explained innovation-driven economic growth” with one half to Mokyr “for having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress” and the other half jointly to Aghion and Howitt “for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction.” The laureates showed how new technology can drive sustained growth. Over the last two centuries, for the first time in history, the world has seen sustained economic growth. This has lifted vast numbers of people out of poverty and laid the foundation of our prosperity. This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt, explain how innovation provides the impetus for further progress. Joel Mokyr used historical sources a...

 Pemilihan jurnal adalah hal penting dalam proses publikasi. Beberapa hal perlu dipastikan agar artikel (yang dalam proses publikasi jurnal sering disebut dengan manuskrip) kita dapat cocok dengan jurnal yang dituju. Manuskrip harus sejalan dengan tema dan ruang lingkup jurnal.  Manuskrip juga harus sesuai dengan gaya selingkung (template) jurnal. Tiap jurnal memiliki gaya selingkung masing-masing. Gaya selingkung ini meliputi struktur tulisan (bagian dan subbagian), teknis penulisan (margin, font size, font type), penulisan tabel dan gambar, dan penulisan referensi. Indeksasi Jurnal Penentuan jurnal sesuai dengan indeksasi yang dimiliki. Seringkali penulis cermat memilih jurnal karena kebutuhan tertentu seperti Sinta atau SCOPUS/WOS. Kredibilitas jurnal juga dipengaruhi oleh pengindeksnya. Indeks SCOPUS dikenal luas sebagai patokan kredibilitas, dengan klasifikasi Quartile 1 sampai Quartile 4. Prioritas pertama adalah SCOPUS Q1 kemudian berurutan adalah SCOPUS Q2, SCOPUS Q3, ...

 Berikut adalah diagram proses review jurnal, dimulai dari proses submit artikel.  Manuskrip Ditolak? Manuskrip dapat ditolak pada tahap desk review dan peer review. Tahap desk review, fokus utama editor adalah menilai apakah manuskrip worth for publication . secara lebih detail, beberapa alasan penolakan pada tahap ini adalah:  Manuskrip tidak sesuai scope dan tema. Manuskrip memiliki kualitas terlalu rendah dari standar minimum jurnal tersebut. Hal-hal teknis di manuskrip tidak sejalan dengan ketentuan jurnal. Contohnya adalah penulisan yang tidak sesuai template, angka kemiripan dan skor AI yang terlalu tinggi, dan penggunaan referensi yang tidak sesuai. Antrian sangat panjang sehingga tidak worthed untuk menunggu publikasi. Pada tahap peer review, alasan penolakan adalah karena penilaian tentang konten dari sejawat ( peer ). Beberapa hal yang menjadi alasan penolakan adalah fokus dan rumusan masalah tidak jelas, metode tidak sesuai atau terlalu lemah, atau hasil penel...

Artikel ini menyajikan panduan online submission pada Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan (JESP) yang berbasis Open Journal Systems (OJS). Panduan ini bersumber dari http://ekp.feb.um.ac.id/step-by-step-online-submission-jurnal/ .   Terdapat beberapa tahapan submission jurnal.  1. Tahap Persiapan Manuskrip Tahap ini berarti penulis menyiapkan artikel untuk dikirim ke pengelola jurnal. Hal pertama yang harus dilakukan adalah memastikan artikel sesuai dengan fokus dan lingkup jurnal. Kedua, memformat artikel sesuai dengan gaya selingkung ( template ) jurnal yang dituju. Panduan dapat dilihat author guidelines jurnal.    2. Tahap Registrasi di Jurnal yang Dituju   Beberapa tahap dapat dilakukan:  1. Buka Link  Jurnal yang di pilih. Sebagai contoh memilih Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan. Kemudian pilih “online submission”  2. Pilih “Go to Registration”  3. Isilah form yang ada. Setelah diisi lengkap klik tombol “Register”   4. Buk...

Abstract for the paper How to Write Applied Papers in Economics by Marc F. Bellemarey (September 7, 2020) How does one write good research papers? Though many research economists instinctively know how to do so, most have spent too little time thinking about how one writes good research papers, and even the most successful economists often have a hard time articulating a clear answer to that question. This is due to both (i) what economists read and (ii) how they read it. The goal of this paper is to teach readers how to write applied economics papers that will eventually be published in a peer-reviewed journal. The various components of an applied economics paper are discussed in as much detail as possible, roughly in the order in which they are tackled in the context of the typical research project. Keywords: Applied Economics, Applied Microeconomics, Methodology Structured Checklist of Bellemare’s (2020) Key Recommendations for Writing Applied Papers in Economics 1. Title Keep it sh...

This post is from UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme).  From land reform to community-led housing, there are several key ways to create more affordable housing where it is most needed. One approach is through smarter policy and planning. National Urban Policies can align housing strategies with broader urban, social, and climate goals. Land use reform can give low-income families access to well-located plots, not just the urban periphery. Inclusionary zoning laws can also play a critical role by requiring new developments to reserve a portion of units for affordable housing. Financing models are another essential element. Public–private partnerships can attract private investment by offering incentives such as tax breaks or streamlined permitting processes. Housing funds and rent-to-own schemes can make homes more accessible for vulnerable groups, while climate finance and blended models can ensure that housing is both affordable and resilient. Microfinance and ...

This note on Evidence, Plagiarism, and Referencing is summarised from the University of Sydney's Learning Hub (Academic Language and Learning) material. When writing university assignments, especially those that require persuasion or critical analysis, it’s important to support points with solid evidence. Different fields rely on different kinds of evidence. For example, in the arts, published works like books or journal articles are usually the main sources, while in the sciences, data from experiments, surveys, or statistics are more commonly used. Not all evidence carries the same weight. When selecting evidence, consider these factors: Relevance: Does the evidence clearly support the argument or show agreement from experts? Reliability: Is the source reputable? For instance, peer-reviewed journals or respected academic publishers add credibility. Does the author have recognised expertise? Was the data collected using proper research methods? Discipline Standards: Different subj...

This note is adapted from Chapter 4 of Research Methods: The Basics by Walliman (2011).  Why it matters Research has value only when carried out with honesty. Taking shortcuts or copying others’ work not only undermines your credibility but can also put your academic future at serious risk. Two key areas of ethics  Research integrity – being honest in collecting, analysing, and reporting data. Treatment of participants – showing respect, gaining consent, and protecting privacy. Core Principles Honesty: Report what you actually did and found. Citations: Always reference sources; plagiarism is a serious offence. Acknowledgement: Credit anyone who helped or contributed. Consent: Participants must freely agree to take part, with clear information given. Confidentiality: Keep data private and secure. Transparency: Disclose funding, methods, and any potential bias. Responsibility: Avoid harm and aim to provide benefit through your research. Good Practice Apply for ethics approval if...

Kebutuhan untuk publikasi juga seringkali menjadi persyaratan tagihan luaran bagi mahasiwa yang sedang berada di tahap penulisan tugas akhir. Tentu saja, kebutuhan pubilkasi akan berbeda setiap jenjang. Misalnya mahasiswa jenjang S1 membutuhkan publikasi di jurnal Sinta 4-6, mahasiwa magister membutuhkan publikasi pada jenjang Sinta 1-2, serta mahasiswa jenjang doktor yang membutuhkan publikasi di Web of Science (WoS) atau SCOPUS. Kendala terbesar dari praktik persyaratan publikasi adalah keterbatasan teori dan literatur yang relevan, sementara praktik nyata di lapangan justru sangat melimpah. Kondisi ini menuntut peneliti untuk mampu mengantisipasi kesenjangan antara praktik dan teori, serta menjembataninya melalui publikasi ilmiah. Urgensi Publikasi Ilmiah Filosofi dari publikasi ilmiah adalah menjaga agar peneliti tidak “hilang dari peredaran”. Publikasi menjadi wahana berbagi ide dan pengalaman serta berkontribusi bagi perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan. Publikasi juga berfungsi agar pe...

UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) reminds us that housing solutions for informal settlements are not just about buildings, but about people, dignity, and long-term change (source: UN-Habitat ). Their approach highlights several principles: Upgrade where people live: Improve basic services like roads, water, and sanitation without displacing residents. Communities stay together, and their right to remain is respected. Give people legal security: When families know they won’t be evicted, they invest in their homes and neighbourhoods, making communities safer and more resilient. Tools such as land titling and gradual formalisation make this possible. Let communities lead: Planning with residents rather than for them ensures solutions are trusted, practical, and sustainable. Offer real housing alternatives: Relocation, when necessary, must be voluntary and should provide affordable homes nearby, so culture and kinship ties remain intact. Build with nature: Green infra...

This post is from Policy Circle (https://www.policycircle.org/opinion/ai-artificial-intelligence-gdp/) Written by Rupesh Thakkar and Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan. 5 August 2025 AI is transforming knowledge work, but weak policy alignment and uneven adoption keep its benefits from translating into broader economic growth. Artificial Intelligence has begun delivering tangible productivity gains in knowledge work—automating coding, generating content, and enhancing service efficiency. Yet, these gains remain curiously absent from macroeconomic metrics such as GDP growth and employment. This paradox is not new. Like the steam engine or the personal computer before it, AI’s impact is being slowed not by the technology itself, but by the lag in adapting institutions, workflows, and policies. History offers instructive parallels. During the Industrial Revolution, productivity gains emerged not from the invention of machines but from the redesign of production systems around them. Early elec...

Pemberitaan detikcom (02/08) tentang kelas menengah di Indonesia menunjukkan kondisi masyarakat di kategori ini yang semakin tertekan. Pendapatan yang tidak berubah banyak harus berhadapan dengan semakin tingginya pengeluaran imbas kenaikan harga. Tak heran kelas menengah semakin rutin berhemat dalam mengatur pengeluaran, bahkan untuk urusan makan. Kondisi ini juga diperparah dengan realita bahwa mereka bukan kelompok yang menerima bantuan sosial dari pemerintah. Sebab, tak seperti warga miskin, kelas menengah bukanlah golongan yang terjangkau bansos pemerintah. Maka tak heran, ini seperti kelas nanggung: miskin bukan, kaya masih jauh. Meski demikian, kelas menengah di Indonesia dielukan sebagai penyokong perekonomian. Meski jumlah mereka hanya sekitar 17% dari total penduduk Indonesia, data Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) menunjukkan bahwa konsumsi mereka mencapai sekitar 40% dari total konsumsi penduduk Indonesia.  Definisi Kelas Menengah Penentuan kelas menengah menggunakan data kon...