Related to the Economics in Practice on Page 707: in Indonesia

question 46

Multiple Choice

Related to the Economics in Practice on page 707: In Indonesia, children and allies of President Suharto were affiliated with many companies. When Suharto unexpectedly fell ill, the stock prices of these companies dropped significantly, suggesting that

• A) these companies thrived under President Suharto despite their connection with Suharto's allies and relatives.
• B) later regimes in Indonesia will be more concerned about economic efficiency and less corrupt.
• C) President Suharto's removal from power was based not only on illness but also on concern over corruption.
• D) investor opinion of many of these firms was based on their connections with President Suharto and not the economic efficiency of those companies.

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