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Michael is a professional leader in the fields of energy investments, complex commercial deals, and sustainability with extensive international experience. His personal interests span from socio-political issues, history, and culture.
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Celotehan tentang Indonesia dan Dunia
By michael on 30/12/2007
Bicara tentang Indonesia dan dunia niscaya tidak akan selesai dalam sepuluh halaman, seratus halaman, seribu halaman sekalipun. Sedemikian banyak aspek dan interaksi diantara keduanya dengan jutaan fakta dan ribuan opini. Tulisan atau lebih tepatnya, “celotehan” yang dituliskan ini hanya ingin bercerita sedikit tentang beberapa aspek pilihan yang mungkin kurang ditampilkan dalam diskusi publik. Tulisan ini bukan tulisan ilmiah dan bukan pula essai komprehensif.
Category: Indonesia
Merit-based vs. Populistic Government?
A hypothesis:
A merit-based government could be perceived less successful in good times because it does not give what the people “want”, but protect their “needs”.
Whereas in times of crisis, the merit-based government is able to deliver what the people truly needs.