“paradox of economic growth” is where the economy grows but so does income inequality. Indonesia’s e
he benefits of economic growth – in Indonesia as well as in other developing counties – were reserved for the middle class and above; few benefits made it as far as the lower and working classes. The rich became richer; the poor poorer.
a, it’s clear that economic growth is not being experienced by poor people. Just look at the nation’s income inequality, limited access to social security (especially health and pensions), outsourcing of workers, union busting and a restrictive bill that curtails freedom of association.
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