The aim of this paper is to analyze thoughts of Milton Friedman that he published in his famous book Capitalism and Freedom in 1962 and apply Friedman’s theories on the contemporary issues of the modern world. The author has decided to review this book, as there was 60th anniversary of the book in 2022. The author of the paper has chosen topics, which he considers the most crucial and current; consequently, following topics are analyzed in the paper: the relation between economic freedom and political freedom, the role of government in a free society, the control of money, fiscal policy, the role of government in education and discrimination. The author uses the same research method as Milton Friedman did – the use of practical examples. The results of the analysis show that current western society is much more regulated than it was in the past and a level of freedom is significantly lesser than in the 1960s. The ideas of Milton Friedman would be probably encountered with disregard and disbeliefs by current leftist society.

This study aims to determine the characteristics and potential of the extreme poor as a first step in the preparation of policies to accelerate extreme poverty alleviation in the Mentawai Islands Regency of West Sumatra province. Using descriptive qualitative research method on 24,748 extreme poor people in P3KE data, it is known that; low welfare status, 63 per cent unemployed, working in the agricultural sector, not all received poverty programme assistance, male-dominated household head, productive age, many school-age children, low education level, utilising wells and rainwater, non-electricity source of lighting and using public BAB facilities.

This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the export supply of fresh, frozen, filled and canned tuna products in Indonesia. The form of the bid response is the Nerlove model and the estimation technique used is the Seemingly Unrelated Regression Equation using the Shazam application. This study used time series data for 96 months from January 2012 to December 2019. The results of estimates showed that the number of tuna exports the previous month, the international price of tuna, the international price of type-i tuna substitution commodities, and national prices had a real influence on tuna exports in Indonesia. The four types of tuna products are very responsive to the international price of tuna, the international price of commodity substitution and national prices. The elasticity of supply in the short and long term is inelastic.

This investigative study explores the impact of rafted timbers on boat accidents within the Ogboinbiri Waterway in Bayelsa State. The research aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis and safety assessment of the interactions between rafted timber and the occurrence of boat accidents in the region. The investigation involves the collection of extensive data sets related to boat accidents and timber rafting operations, considering both historical and recent incidents The objectives of the study is to identify the determinant risk factors associated with boat accidents in Ogboinbiri waterway related to rafted timbers and to estimate the occurrence probability of individual risk/hazard types associated with boat accidents in Ogboinbiri waterway operations in Bayelsa state. The study used a mixed method in which both primary and secondary data were used for the study. The primary data was obtained by the use of a checklist administered to randomly selected sample of boat operators, community leaders, boat accident survivors and passengers, Secondary data was obtained from the records maintained by the safety department of the National Union of Maritime Workers. The statistical methods of major component factor analysis was used to analyze the data obtained.. The analysis was implemented by the use of the SPSS version 20.1 statistical software. The result of the study indicates that rafted timbers, human error and weather condition each with Eigen value greater than 1 (Eigen>1), significantly influence or are the major causes of boat accidents in the Ogboinbiri waterway in Bayelsa state. Ultimately, this investigation contributes valuable insight to policy makers, local authorities, and stakeholders involved in water transportation and timber-related industries. The findings are expected to inform evidence-based decisions, fostering safer practice and reducing the incidence of boat accidents in the Ogboinbiri Waterway, thereby promoting the well-being of both the environment and the community.

The pandemic continues to decline, and things are starting to return to normal now, but not with the reality of lecturers' work in Indonesia. Work from home system has been in place for more than a year and make lecturers enjoy this flexibility work. Working from home for a long time, makes workers experience higher pressure than usual. Some workers even become unproductive and experience a decline in performance. Leaders have an important role in every organization. Leaders must take the right policies so as not to make the job more difficult. This research is exploratory quantitative research with a population of university lecturers. The sample used is 154 and uses a stratified random sampling technique. Data were taken by questionnaire and analysed by SEM analysis using warpPLS. This study found that leadership had no effect on lecturer performance, either as a moderating variable or as an independent variable. The system of working from home is influenced only by the circumstances of the individual himself and everything that comes to his mind. However, if the work from home system continues, leaders can be an important influence on lecturer performance. Developing a work system that keeps lecturers productive but not burdensome will be effective in supporting the performance of lecturers both in learning and non-learning.

This study aims to analyze the competitiveness of Indonesian ornamental fish (HS Code 030111 and HS Code 03119) and the factors affect the exports demand for Indonesian ornamental fish in ten main destination countries (China, the United States, Japan, Singapore, England, Germany, Hong Kong, South Korea, the Netherlands, and Australia) from 2012 to 2021.The methods used in this research are the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), Export Product Dynamic (EPD), X-Model and panel data analysis using the Fixed Effect Model (FEM). The variables used in this research are real GDP per capita of the destination countries, the export price of Indonesian ornamental fish in the destination countries, the competitor export price of ornamental fish in the destination countries, and the real exchange rate of the destination countries. The results show Indonesian ornamental fish are strongly competitive and have potential market in China, Japan, Singapore, England, Germany, Hong Kong, South Korea, the Netherlands and Australia. In addition, the real GDP per capita of the destination country, the export price of Indonesian ornamental fish in the destination country, and the real exchange rate of the destination country significantly impact the export demand of Indonesian ornamental fish.