Cartels are difficult to maintain because
a. antitrust laws are difficult to enforce.
b. cartel agreements are conducive to monopoly outcomes.
c. there is always a tension between cooperation and self-interest in a cartel.

C

Explanation:

Cartels are difficult to maintain because there is always a tension between cooperation and self-interest in a cartel.

There is always the temptation that selfish tendencies develop amoung cartels and tha ability to cooperate becomes more difficult. Take for example OPEC is the best know example for an international cartel. Presntly Russia and Saudi Arabia are at logerheads over production of oil. Instead of them to stick within the rules of how much oil can be oroduced in a day, because of their selfish interest some of them want to produce more . This becomes difficult to maintain

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.