Imlati Helmi, a Part-time lecturer at SBM ITB, led a Macro Economy Tutorial Workshop for MSM and DSM students at the Kresna Lounge SBM ITB on Tuesday (10/12). This workshop aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of fundamental macroeconomic concepts and strengthen their analytical skills.
In addition to teaching finance and economics courses, Imlati is also an active financial consultant. During the workshop, she introduced participants to basic macroeconomic concepts such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Product (GNP). Using an engaging and interactive delivery style, Imlati encouraged participants to discuss and solve various case studies relevant to the topics discussed.
Imlati also emphasized several key factors influencing economic growth, including Consumption, where increased income and community wealth often lead to higher consumption; Exports, where the economic growth of trading partner countries and currency depreciation can boost exports; Investment, where Lower interest rates and higher profitability expectations tend to stimulate investment; and Imports, where household consumption growth and currency appreciation can increase imports.
“These factors are interrelated and form a complex system,” Imlati explained. “By understanding the interactions among these factors, we can analyze a country’s economic condition more effectively.”
The one-day workshop marked the beginning of a series of activities. Imlati plans to discuss Gross National Product (GNP) in subsequent sessions. Participants will explore the differences between GDP and GNP, compare their concepts, and understand the implications of these differences on economic analysis.
