The following could be considered monopolistically competitive: The athletic shoe industry in the United States The Soap industry in the United States None of the available answers The coal industry in the United States Corn markets
The following could be considered monopolistically competitive: The athletic shoe industry in the United States The Soap industry in the United States None of the available answers The coal industry in the United States Corn markets
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Transcribed Image Text:### Monopolistic Competition Quiz
**Question:**
The following could be considered monopolistically competitive:
- The athletic shoe industry in the United States
- The Soap industry in the United States
- None of the available answers
- The coal industry in the United States
- Corn markets
**Explanation:**
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition where many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another and hence are not perfect substitutes. This market structure is characterized by a significant number of firms, product differentiation, and easy entry and exit from the market. Common examples include industries like athletic shoes and soap where brands and variations make the products unique, and thus, less perfectly substitutable.
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