When Syifa Aulia Ar-Rohmah saw her name appear on the screen as one of the newly admitted students to the Undergraduate Economics Program at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), she did not immediately celebrate.

The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), once again provided support for its students during the Final Examination (UAS) period of the Even Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year through the Mood Booster program.

Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045 places workforce productivity improvement as one of the key strategies to escape the middle-income trap.

Two lecturers from the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), Dr. Muhammad Ryan Sanjaya and Amanda Wijayanti, M.S., have contributed to an international research project published in the prestigious scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on March 20, 2026.

The study, titled “The Private Solution Trap in Collective Action Problems Across 34 Nations,” reveals the phenomenon of the private solution trap, which refers to individuals’ tendency to choose independent solutions rather than engage in collective action when addressing global challenges.

Choosing a college major can often be a challenge for prospective students.

Global geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, could affect the global economy, including Indonesia.

The Eid homecoming tradition (mudik) has long been recognised as a driver of the national economy.

By: Wisnu Setiadi Nugroho
Department of Economics, FEB UGM
Head of Poverty and Inequality Alleviation Studies (EQUITAS)

The number may seem small: a decline of 1.2 million people in a year.

Providing collaborative spaces is one of the key elements in building a productive and innovative academic culture.

The sound of kentungan (traditional bamboo slit drums), mask dances, and the warm welcome of villagers marked the beginning of an unforgettable cultural experience for international students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM).