Indonesia's Stock Market Crisis: A Self-Inflicted Wound
Indonesia's stock market experienced its worst one-day decline since 1998 following MSCI's consideration of its removal from Emerging Market status. This highlights serious questions about market credibility and the effectiveness of regulatory bodies.
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