Prof. DR.
Ali Wardhana "Indonesian Economic Expert"
Prof. DR. Ali Wardhana, was born in Solo on May 6, 1928. Ali completed
his undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Economics UI (1958). Then, continued
his studies at the University of California at Berkeley and obtained a Master of
Arts degree in 1961. In 1962, Ali successfully completed his doctoral education
and earned a Ph.D. degree from the University of California with the title of
dissertation "Monetary Policy in the Underdeveloped Economy: with Special
Reference to Indonesia ".
In September 1971 he was elected as Chair of the World Bank Board of
Governors and International Monetary for the 1971/1972 period. The man born in
Solo on 6 May 1928 completed his undergraduate studies at the Faculty of
Economics UI (1958). Then, continued his studies at the University of California
at Berkeley and obtained a Master of Arts degree in 1961. In 1962, he
successfully completed his doctoral education and earned a Ph.D. degree from the
University of California with the title of dissertation "Monetary Policy in the
Underdeveloped Economy : with Special Reference to Indonesia ".
As a prominent Indonesian economic expert, Ali was trusted to assume an
important position in the government. One member of the New Order economic
advisor and has served as Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia for 15
years, namely between 1968-1983. Then served as Coordinating Minister for
Economy, Industry and Development Supervision, for 5 years, between 1983-
1988. As Dean of FEUI Ali held the position for 10 years, namely between 1967
and 1978. In September 1971 he was elected as Chair of the Board of Governors
of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund for the period 1971/1972.
Some of the national and international scientific works published by Fe UI
Professor include: "Foreign Exchange and its Implications in Indonesia",
Indonesian Economics and Finance (October 1957); "Some aspects of
Spontaneous Transmigration in Indonesia", Indonesian Economy and Finance
(February 1957); "Inflation and Structural Tensions", Economic and Social
Institutions (1965); "Some Notes on Government Actions in the Field of
Monetary Economics", OUR seminar (1966); "Angaran Moneter: Stabilization
Tool or Inflation", Institute for Economics and Society (1966), "Economic
Development and Availability of Special Funds", Statement at the Annual
Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (1969), "Concessional Loans and
Technical Assistance" , Statement at the Annual Meeting of the Asian
Development Bank (1970).
So, why is Ali Wardhana's name carried as the name of the STAN Jakarta
campus that is because of the legal basis of the establishment of the STAN
campus, Republic of Indonesia's Presidential Decree No.45 of 1974 juncto RI
Decree No.12 of 1967 and with the legal basis of RI No.1 Finance Minister
Regulation / 1977 February 18, 1977, was issued when Ali Wardhana served as
Minister of Finance. In addition, Ali Wardhana is also the longest serving
Minister of Finance. That's my opinion, why is Ali Wardhana's name carried as
the name of STAN Jakarta campus.
Some of the national and international scientific works he has published
include: "Foreign Exchange and its Implications in Indonesia", Indonesian
Economics and Finance (October 1957); "Some aspects of Spontaneous
Transmigration in Indonesia", Indonesian Economy and Finance (February 1957);
"Inflation and Structural Tensions", Economic and Social Institutions (1965);
"Some Notes on Government Actions in the Field of Monetary Economics", OUR
seminar (1966); "Angaran Moneter: Stabilization Tool or Inflation", Institute for
Economics and Society (1966), "Economic Development and Availability of
Special Funds", Statement at the Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank
(1969), "Concessional Loans and Technical Assistance" , Statement at the Annual
Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (1970).
