Amarin Corp Plc (AMRN)

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Intersting "Short selling has been around since the stock markets emerged in the DutchRepublic during the 1600s." Source

Conclusion
Short selling bans have been utilized from the beginning of the financial markets and throughout history to address abuses like spreading negative rumors about a company to manipulate markets. However, many bans are repealed because short sellers have a significant role in the markets.