INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN INDONESIAN : FOR CAPITALIST OR THE PEOPLE ?
By : Bayu Agung Prasetya Infrastructure development, which has been planned and operated by the Government of Indonesia since early 2014, has attracted controversy in the community. The study of academics and activists focuses more on the community's rejection of infrastructure development which is considered a waste of funds, burdens the state debt, and does not solve economic problems. It is predicted that the president's decision will create high economic inequality in the future. Conceptually, infrastructure can be an improvement in Indonesia's economic development going forward. Such is the case with infrastructure development in China. Infrastructure development began in the 80s which is so massive until now. However, the comparison of economic growth is very far compared to Indonesia, this was revealed by the former Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Resources, China experienced 12% economic growth for 25 years. So if China builds fishing rod infrastruc...