The relatively low consumption growth of Indonesia’s poorest 40%, and resulting inequality, may begin to adversely affect social and political cohesion. Strong economic growth and poverty reduction has not dampened the perception and reality that many Indonesians are not enjoying the fruits of economic development. There is some evidence that inequities in access to social assistance have increased crime and eroded social capital. In addition, growing inequality may be affecting political and social cohesion on a range of recent public policy issues, such as the contentious discussions in recent years over the minimum wage.