Rupiah Depreciation Risks Triggering Mass Migration of Unemployed to Rural Areas
The depreciation of the Rupiah threatens to trigger mass layoffs in urban areas, potentially forcing the unemployed to return to rural villages. Experts warn that rural areas, which rely heavily on imported goods, will struggle to absorb this economic burden.
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