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By that statement…all the producers could schedule a meeting and collude to drive prices down



That would almost certainly be a collusive business practice and thereby an unlawful restraint of trade, which would bring the FTC and others into the picture. That issue aside, some producers would not abide by the agreement, would offer more $, and thus get the top talent. The colluding producers would end up with scabby crack ho's.
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