If zinc suppliers are successful in forming an international zinc cartel, they will experience

a. lower output and higher prices, which discourage the entry of new firms into the industry
b. lower output, higher prices, and the need to organize an effort to prevent the entry of new firms into the industry
c. higher output and higher prices, which discourage the entry of new firms into the industry
d. higher output, higher prices, and the need to organize an effort to prevent the entry of new firms into the industry
e. none of the above


B

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