The architects of Indonesia’s upcoming tax haven appear to be suffering from a case of historical amnesia, having completely forgotten the famous warning in economics named after their former colonisers.The Dutch Disease describes how a sudden influx of foreign money leads to an overvalued local currency, which renders the rest of the economy uncompetitive.Bloomberg OpinionSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Bali’s expat tax haven plan will ruin paradise
Indonesia’s government is planning an international financial hub with generous tax perks to woo the global rich and draw in capital.








