Jokowi Effect

The Jokowi Effect (Indonesian: Efek Jokowi) is a term coined to describe the influence of media popularity of Governor of Jakarta Joko Widodo (or Jokowi) on Indonesian politics and the Indonesian economy. When Jokowi was declared as a presidential candidate in the 2014 Indonesian presidential election it is believed that the popularity of the Indonesian Democratic Party – Struggle was boosted to 30% in the 2014 Indonesian legislative election.[1] Meanwhile, in the capital market, the effect is said to have stimulated the Indonesian stock market and Rupiah, because Jokowi was regarded as having a clean track record.[2]

Former Governor of Jakarta, Joko Widodo.

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Notes

  1. Dany Sutrisno, Elvan (March 14, 2014). "Charta Politika: Deklarasi Jokowi Sebelum Pileg, PDIP Bisa Tembus 30%". Detik. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  2. Tri Wibowo, Arinto (March 14, 2014). "Jokowi Capres, Indeks Saham Melesat". VivaNews. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
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