Avoiding a Sandy Grave
Tuesday, October 1, 2002
The uproar over the sale of sea sand in the Riau Archipelago is a classic example of a public policy dilemma. It shows just how complex it can be to manage a publicly-owned resource which many want to exploit. This is especially true if the side which profits from the resource is not the one who suffers from its negative effects.
Singapore businessmen need sand from Riau, which has created a business opportunity for Indonesian businessm
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