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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - price of staple goods continued to climb feared Lebaran. Yet toward the end of July alone, prices of these goods have soared. What should the government do?

Hendri Saparini economic observers rate the government must have the courage to intervene to control prices of goods. Without the courage to intervene, the price of goods will continue to rise uncontrollably.

"For strategic products, that's the culprit a bit. Must have the courage to ask the government hit the market with the support of market participants," he said on the sidelines of the weekly discussions at Warung Daun Cikini, Jakarta, Saturday (17/07/2010).

By asking for the support of employers, the government can guarantee the availability of supply so that prices do not continue to soar. Thus, the government has the teeth to maintain the stability of stock.

"Government authorities and act as a responsible provider of food for the community. Must ask stakeholders and producers were pressured to meet domestic demand," he said.

One of them, he continued, the government can restore Bulog role as before, namely to maintain and control stock prices. Hendri not dismiss will be no consequences will be borne by the government budget.

"This requires a budget. Enggak what-something than to build government buildings that baseball is important," he added.