Indonesian Economic Policy Universal Basic Income During the Covid-19 Pandemic for National Defense

Abstract

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the government to carry out social assistance programs. The purpose of this study is to analyze Universal Basic Income as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic which can simultaneously strengthen economic defenses in Indonesia as a form of peace dividends. This research uses the literature study method to previous relevant research strategy theory by identifying ends, ways, and means. The results of this study support universal basic income as a policy (ways) to deal with the crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic. UBI can provide an increase in Indonesia's economic growth and empower Indonesian people to be better prepared to face risks, which will lead people to innovate more. UBI can also strengthen the defense economy in Indonesia because by reducing poverty, unemployment and social inequality, the crime rate caused by the economy will decrease, human resources will increase, and community relations will be stronger (ends). The resources (Means) needed to implement UBI in Indonesia are the budget, existing regulations, human resources (HR), and the latest Indonesia’s population data.