a is the correct answer to the question
In contrast, the Ming and Qing regimes favored political and social stability over technological innovation, which they feared would lead to unsettling change.
Answer:
act of collusion involves people or companies which would typically compete against one another.
Explanation:
Collusion is a non-competitive, secret, and sometimes illegal agreement between rivals which attempts to disrupt the market's equilibrium.
C would be the best answer if it multiple choice
