On paper, Indonesia’s economy is flourishing. Gross domestic product grew 5.1% last quarter. Official unemployment is down, as are inflation and the government poverty numbers. But popular protests that have swept the streets of Jakarta and other large cities tell a different story and a growing number of economists are also asking questions. Thousands of demonstrators across Indonesia braved heavy security on Monday to demand government action against economic hardships and other overhauls for an eighth straight day. The demonstrations, which have at times turned violent, have now become the biggest crisis President Prabowo Subianto has faced since taking office almost a year ago.

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