Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia Holds Public Lecture on the Government’s Role in Providing Public Goods
Bandar Lampung – The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia continues to enhance the quality of learning through a public lecture on Introduction to Microeconomics, themed “The Government’s Role in Providing Public Goods and Managing Common Resources.”
The academic event was held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Auditorium of Building A, Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, and was attended by hundreds of students from various study programs within the Faculty of Economics and Business.
The lecture took place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB) and was officially opened by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs of the Faculty of Economics and Business. In the opening remarks, the Vice Dean emphasized the importance of understanding the government’s strategic role in providing public services and managing shared resources sustainably.
“Economics is not just about theories and graphs. Students must understand how public policies are implemented to improve community welfare. Understanding public goods and common resources is an essential foundation for future economists and policymakers,” the Vice Dean stated.
Comprehensive Understanding of Public Goods and Common Resources
The event featured Dr. Ir. Hamartoni Ahadis, M.Si., who delivered an in-depth presentation on the classification of goods based on the concepts of excludability and rivalry.
He explained four major categories of goods: private goods, public goods, natural monopolies, and common resources, along with the challenges governments face in managing each category.
Dr. Hamartoni discussed real-world economic issues, including the free-rider problem associated with public goods, the risk of the tragedy of the commons in managing shared resources, and the need for effective regulation of natural monopolies, such as electricity and municipal water supply services.
Practical examples, ranging from street lighting and toll roads to marine fisheries, were presented to help students understand how economic concepts apply to everyday life.
“Market failures often arise from the fundamental characteristics of public goods. This is where the government plays an important role in ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently and sustainably,” he explained.
Interactive Discussion and Student Engagement
The discussion session, moderated by Dwi Gema Soegesti, M.S.M., was lively and engaging. Students actively raised questions concerning public policy, the sustainability of natural resources, and the role of technology in managing public goods.
The participants’ enthusiasm reflected their strong interest in economic issues relevant to Indonesia’s social and economic conditions.
The interactive discussion also provided students with an opportunity to connect theoretical knowledge with practical challenges in public administration, resource management, and economic policymaking.
Quality Academic Programs to Develop Future Economic Leaders
Through this public lecture, students of the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia gained practical insights and analytical perspectives relevant to the modern economy.
The initiative reflects the faculty’s commitment to delivering high-quality education and preparing graduates who are knowledgeable, adaptable, and capable of responding to evolving economic challenges.
Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Dr. H. Mahathir Muhammad, S.E., M.M., expressed his appreciation to the Teknokrat Education Foundation, university leadership, lecturers, and the organizing committee for their support in making the event a success.
“We are committed to providing excellent academic activities that prepare students to understand the dynamics of public policy and contemporary economic challenges. Public lectures like this strengthen Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia’s position as Kampus Sang Juara and ASEAN’s Best Private University,” Mahathir stated.
Through initiatives such as this public lecture, Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia continues to strengthen its commitment to academic excellence, practical learning, and the development of future professionals who can contribute meaningfully to society.
