Related to the Economics in Practice on Page 717: in Indonesia

Multiple Choice

Related to the Economics in Practice on page 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.