Arief Anshory Yusuf

Professor Arief Anshory Yusuf is a prominent economist affiliated with Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia, where he serves as Director of the Center for Economics and Development Studies (CEDS). He holds concurrent roles as a Senior Economist with the Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA), an Adjunct Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU), and Secretary-General of the Indonesian Regional Science Association. His academic career spans over two decades, with degrees from Universitas Padjadjaran (B.Econ, 1997), University College London (M.Sc, 2002), and ANU (Ph.D, 2008).

Dr. Yusuf’s research focuses on natural resource and environmental economics, poverty and inequality, and economy-wide modeling. Notable contributions include analyzing Indonesia’s deforestation policies, the impacts of fuel pricing reforms, and structural change in developing economies. His work frequently intersects with international development, having consulted for institutions like the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and AusAid.

His recent research highlights include a 2025 study on Thailand’s structural change and income inequality, and a 2013 analysis linking global food prices to Indonesian poverty. He has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed articles and co-authored influential books such as Hotspots! Mapping Climate Change Vulnerability in Southeast Asia (2010) and Green Accounting and Sustainable Development in Indonesia (2004).

Dr. Yusuf’s advisory roles extend to both academic and policy domains. Through CEDS, he leads interdisciplinary projects addressing development challenges, while his international collaborations reflect his commitment to bridging economic theory and practical policymaking.