Read each question and choose the best answer.

Which of the following is a characteristic of monopolistic competition?
A. small number of firms
B. high start up costs
C. low barriers to entry
D. identical products

1 answer

The best answer is:

C. low barriers to entry

Monopolistic competition is characterized by many firms competing in the market, products that are differentiated (not identical), and relatively low barriers to entry for new firms.