Abstract
An outbreak the size of the COVID-19 pandemic would surely
significantly impact not only the economy but also human
capital development. In Indonesia, however, the true size of
this pandemic and its human capital impact is unclear since
the number of COVID-19 tests has been low. In this chapter
we attempt to estimate the true magnitude of the pandemic
and outline a conceptual framework to understand channels
from which the COVID-19 pandemic will affect human
capital development, particularly in health and education,
in Indonesia. We find that the number of casualties due to
the pandemic could be much larger than those formally
announced. The pandemic is expected to increase cases of
other morbidities, maternal deaths, and less healthy babies and
children. In the long run, there is evidence that a pandemic of
this size could increase overall mortality cases.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Economic Dimensions of COVID-19 in Indonesia: Responding to the Crisis |
| Editors | Lewis Blane, Firman Witoelar |
| Place of Publication | Singapore |
| Publisher | ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute |
| Pages | 170-189 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | Economic Dimensions |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |