{
  "id": 9666684,
  "title": "Fiscal rule, self-discipline and the state budget",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/fiscal-rule-self-discipline-and-the-state-budget",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-25T01:08:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/09/25/fiscal-rule-self-discipline-and-the-state-budget.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A \"springboard\" approach to governance could better balance fiscal stability with economic growth in Indonesia, according to a recent discussion. This method emphasizes careful, process-oriented decision-making while maintaining a focus on creating public value.\n\nThis stands in contrast to the current \"straitjacket\" approach, which has been in place since the 1997-1998 Asian Financial Crisis to curb corruption. However, critics argue that this rigid system fails to reward prudent policies and does little to prevent corruption.\n\nThe key difference between these approaches lies in the mindset of policymakers. Those under the straitjacket are overly cautious, while those following a springboard approach are more willing to take measured risks. The government's focus on maintaining macroeconomic stability, even at the expense of unrealized economic potential, suggests that adopting a springboard approach could lead to better outcomes.",
  "summary": "If the government seeks a better balance between fiscal stability and economic growth, adopting a springboard approach is the path forward.",
  "key_points": [
    "Springboard approach emphasizes careful decision-making and public value creation",
    "Policymaker mindset differs: cautious under straitjacket, risk-tolerant under springboard"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Adopting a springboard approach to governance could allow Indonesia to balance fiscal stability with economic growth, potentially leading to better outcomes than the current straitjacket approach.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}