Uncertain Rules in Garlic Commerce
Monday, October 30, 2023
The Indonesian Ombudsman found irregularities in the issuing of import permits for garlic. An arena for quota brokers to play their games.
THE government never learns from experience that complex import commerce policies always lead to problems. Instead of guaranteeing the supply of food or keeping prices under control, quota regulations are always exploited by rent seekers and lead to corruption.
The move by the Trade Ministry in regulating garlic imports is the latest example. The Indonesian Ombudsman says the policy of issuing garlic import licenses is an example of maladmi
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