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        "id": 1889658,
        "msgid": "expert-surveys-cannot-measure-real-economic-conditions-1785383637",
        "date": "2026-07-30 10:30:43",
        "title": "Expert: Surveys Cannot Measure Real Economic Conditions",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Economist Surya Vandiantara argues that a recent SMRC survey showing 49.4 per cent of respondents view the economy negatively reflects poor public communication, not actual economic performance. He points to positive indicators such as a trade surplus of USD 41.05 billion and rising foreign exchange reserves under President Prabowo's administration. The expert urges government ministries to be more proactive in publicising economic achievements to align public perception with reality.",
        "content": "<p>Economist Surya Vandiantara has stated that the results of a survey\nby Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) cannot be used as a\nbenchmark to assess the real condition of the Indonesian economy. The\nsurvey indicated that 49.4 per cent of respondents considered the\nnational economy to be poor or very poor.<\/p>\n<p>According to Surya, the survey measures public perception rather than\nactual economic performance. \u201cThe SMRC survey results cannot be used as\na measuring tool to assess the real condition of the Indonesian economy.\nHowever, from the survey we can conclude that the public\u2019s assessment of\nthe government\u2019s success in the economic field is still low,\u201d he said in\na statement received in Jakarta on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted that Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded a cumulative\ntrade surplus of USD 41.05 billion during the full year of President\nPrabowo Subianto\u2019s administration in 2025. \u201cThis trade surplus continues\nthe positive trend achieved during the previous administration, which\nrecorded surpluses of USD 36.93 billion in 2023 and USD 31.04 billion in\n2024,\u201d Surya noted.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, he pointed to positive Gross Domestic Product (GDP)\ngrowth and an increase in foreign exchange reserves, which stood at USD\n145.6 billion at the end of June 2026, up from USD 144.9 billion at the\nend of May 2026, according to Bank Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Surya concluded that the main issue is not the economic sector\nitself, but the lack of positive reporting on economic achievements,\nwhich has led to a public perception not based on actual data. He urged\nrelevant ministries and agencies to be more proactive in communicating\nthe government\u2019s economic successes to the wider public.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/expert-surveys-cannot-measure-real-economic-conditions-1785383637",
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