The Center for Economic and Law Studies (Celios) surveyed respondents' level of agreement or perception regarding the goals of restorative economics.
Citing a Celios report, which in turn cites Cunningham, restorative economics is a concept that aims to counteract the damage caused by economic activities, revitalizing the environment and communities affected by such damage.
"Specifically, the argument underlying this report is the opposite of the mainstream economic system that relies on the extraction of natural resources, or extractive economics," Celios wrote in the report cited on Wednesday (September 25, 2024).
69% of respondents claimed to be familiar with the term "restorative economics." However, 29% did not know, and 2% were unsure.
The majority of respondents, 67.4%, agreed that the goal of restorative economics is to grow the national economy. However, 32.6% disagreed with this goal.
Furthermore, 43.07% of respondents believed that restorative economics could create job opportunities. However, a larger percentage, 56.93%, disagreed.
31.97% of respondents also agreed that restorative economics could reduce social inequality. However, 68.03% disagreed.
Agreement was lower regarding the effort of restorative economics to reduce carbon emissions, at 21.49%. 78.51% disagreed.
Finally, only 20.45% of respondents agreed that this economic system could prevent deforestation or promote reforestation. This contrasts with 79.58% of respondents who disagreed.
Based on the overall responses, Celios noted that it is reasonable to suggest a communication strategy that mainstreams restorative economics within society. The focus should be on enhancing the promotion of key messages that have been well-received.
"This is to increase and maintain awareness levels and gain support for policy recommendations to implement the concept of restorative economics, at least regionally," Celios wrote.
This survey targeted 1,126 respondents who are Facebook and Instagram users over 18 years old in 31 Indonesian provinces. The data sample method was random sampling, collected from April 1-27, 2024.
The gender composition was 52% male and 48% female. Educational backgrounds were as follows: 2% primary school/equivalent; 5% junior high school/equivalent; 50% senior high school/equivalent; 12% diploma; 31% bachelor's degree or higher.
(See also: Indonesia: A Fairly Competitive Country in Southeast Asia)