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The trend of ‘revenge spending’ is clearly seen after a major upheaval such as the pandemic. : ‘Shoppers in the Bullring’ by Mark Hillary is available at https://bit.ly/3mXZI0A CC BY 2.0

It is a myth that only price increases of household items cause inflation as consumer behaviour may also be a factor.

‘Revenge spenders’ may be fuelling inflation

It is a myth that only price increases of household items cause inflation as consumer behaviour may also be a factor.

Universal Basic Income is no more or less inflationary than anything else that raises incomes. : Stan Jourdan CCBY2.0

The idea that a Universal Basic Income fuels inflation makes no economic sense.

Universal Basic Income does not cause inflation

The idea that a Universal Basic Income fuels inflation makes no economic sense.

The recent global chip shortage is a good example of how supply chain disruptions often sort themselves out. : ‘Body monitoring chip’ by Larry Pribyl is available at https://bit.ly/40b0tSi CC BY-SA 2.0

While there is some correlation, it is wrong to say supply chain kinks are a primary cause of inflation.

Why supply chain issues do not cause inflation

While there is some correlation, it is wrong to say supply chain kinks are a primary cause of inflation.

Separating myth from fact is important in formulating effective measures to tackle inflation and in turn, lower the cost of living. : James Goldie, 360info CC BY 4.0

Factors that influence inflation and cost of living are varied but identifying genuine ones can help policymakers prioritise key solutions.

Deflating the myths of inflation

Women are often unable to escape the poverty trap due to traditional barriers they face in society. : ‘Women of the World’ by Robyn Jay available at https://bit.ly/3YxnQFS CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Research across the world demonstrates how global poverty can be tackled effectively by empowering women in all aspects.

Empowering women to reduce poverty

Poverty battle raged on in 2022, here are four ways women are working to escape it

Internal migrant workers can help Indonesia benefit from the demographic dividend. : The roads travelled for work – Women Migrant Workers in Singapore and Malaysia by Staton Winter available at https://bit.ly/3EvDPw6 CC BY 2.0

Population growth isn’t automatically good for Indonesia. Developing young people, and helping them to move are both key to economic development.

Riding the age wave

Mobile Indonesians powering the economy

Indonesia’s population diversity makes for big differences in the economy across its provinces. : ‘Arabic Quarter – Surabaya’ by Axel Drainville is available at https://bit.ly/3EEBFup CC BY 2.0

A difficult road lies ahead for Indonesia. Faced with a rare opportunity to turbo-charge economic growth, it has major problems yet to solve.

Riding the age wave

Indonesia at risk of missing golden economic opportunity

Fishing can help Indonesia grow its economy. : ‘Bali Kedonganan’ by Jorge Franganillo available at https://bit.ly/3UT9Vaw Jorge Franganillo CC BY 2.0

To catch the potential demographic bonus, Indonesia should use its biggest asset: fishing nets.

Riding the age wave

Fishing for the demographic dividend

As populations evolve, many people end up with the double burden of caring for children and parents. : ‘Patience’ by Budi Nuryirwan available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/bukrie/14561469378/ CC BY 2.0

Sandwiched between the aged and the youth, with a societal expectation to care for both, millions of Indonesians are struggling.

Riding the age wave

Sandwich generation must also save for themselves