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Which consequence occurred when the Byzantine silk industry attempted total control over available dyestuffs?

A)Diminished vibrancy through light degradation
B)Trade route expansion into Persia
C)Increased competition from Italian merchants
D)Labor disputes caused tannery overflow

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Diminished vibrancy occurred, because a monopoly limited access to high-quality dyes, enacting price controls on ingredients and degradation via cheaper substitutes via price manipulation; therefore textiles deteriorated in vibrant longevity, losing market preeminence rather than flourishing more, due to resource scarcity policies.

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