Institute for Economic and Social Research – Faculty of Economics and Business – Universitas Indonesia

LPEM INFLATION ANALYSIS IN AUGUST 2016

In August 2016, (general) deflation is 0,02% (mtm) or 2,79% (yoy). Compare to previous years, deflation in August 2016 is the first deflation after 8 years. This economic phenomena happen due to change of fasting/ramadan month. Eight years ago, deflation happened right before fasting month started. In this August food and transportation price are finally normalized […]

LPEM INFLATION ANALYSIS IN JULI 2016

Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) records (general) inflation of 0,69% (mtm) or 3,21% (yoy) in July 2016. BPS data shows that July 2016 inflation is the lowest during this last five years. All expenditure groups shows general price increase. Highest price increases occur in food, transport & communication and financial services expenditure groups. These incidences […]