The survey also indicated that consumers expect price increases (for foodstuff, beverages, cigarettes and tobacco) in the next three months as consumption is expected to increased ahead of the 2014 legislative and presidential elections. After these elections, prices are estimated to moderate. Indonesia's inflation rose 8.37 percent year-on-year in November 2013.


Further Reading:

(Un)employment in Indonesia
 Indonesia Inflation Update: Consumer Price Index Moving Sideways
Economy of Indonesia

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