Related to the Economics in Practice on P

question 28

Multiple Choice

Related to the Economics in Practice on p.717: 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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