
Ikhsan
Ikhsan is a noted economist who has contributed to the understanding of food economics in Indonesia. His research highlights the impact of rising rice prices on poverty levels, indicating that a 10% increase in rice prices could lead to a 1.3% rise in poverty rates, underscoring the critical importance of rice as a staple food in the Indonesian diet.
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Ikhsan's working paper compared the cost structure of rice in Indonesia with five other Asian countries.
Paradoks Beras Mahal dan Petani ”Net-Buyer”Kompas·
Indonesia· 2026-07-26
Ikhsan's data indicates that a 10 percent increase in rice prices leads to a 1.3 percent rise in poverty.
Mengendalikan Harga BerasKompas·
Indonesia· 2025-07-30







