Rizky Nauli Siregar

Economist, Researcher, and Academic

Rizky Nauli Siregar is a prominent Indonesian economist, researcher, and lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (FEB UI). As an expert in economic development, socio-economic dynamics, and macroeconomic policy, she bridges the gap between rigorous academic research and practical policy advocacy in Indonesia.

She is a core researcher at the Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM FEB UI), one of Indonesia’s leading academic think tanks, where she regularly contributes to high-level policy discussions regarding Indonesia’s economic growth targets, fiscal strategies, and structural development.

Academic Background

Dr. Siregar completed her advanced graduate studies in the United States, obtaining both her Master of Arts (M.A.) and Ph.D. from Boston University. Her academic training provides her with a strong foundation in applying advanced economic frameworks to analyze complex socio-economic issues.

Professional Roles & Affiliations

• Faculty Member, Universitas Indonesia: As a lecturer at FEB UI, she mentors the next generation of Indonesian economists and oversees academic research. She has been instrumental in guiding research on education economics, particularly analyzing how socio-economic factors influence student cognitive outcomes using longitudinal data like the Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS).

• Researcher, LPEM FEB UI: Actively involved in national economic discourse, regularly participating in seminars like the Forum Kajian Pembangunan (FKP) alongside institutions like the ANU Indonesia Project and CSIS.

• Member, Aliansi Ekonom Indonesia (AEI): Dr. Siregar is a member of the Indonesian Economists Alliance, collaborating with other top national economists (such as Lili Yan Ing, Mohamad Ikhsan, and Vivi Alatas) to provide strategic insights on leveraging the private sector for sustainable economic growth.

Areas of Expertise

• Development & Education Economics: Examining human capital development, specifically the socio-economic factors affecting individual cognition and education from an economic perspective.

• Macroeconomic Policy: Assessing national fiscal policies, GDP growth targets, and broader economic development strategies for Indonesia.

• Applied Microeconomics: Utilizing empirical data and longitudinal surveys to understand household and individual economic behavior in Indonesia.