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How does occupational licensing work to raise consumer prices and benefit those who possess licenses, to begin with? Select one: O a. Licensing does not help licensed operators since competition in licensed industries is intense O b. Licensing imposes costs on potential entrants thereby raising their costs and restricting supply O c. Licensing does not impose costs on potential entrants at all O d. Licensing is enacted to serve consumers not to elevate the earnings of those who are licensed