The principle of minimum differentiation
A) results in political parties proposing very similar or possibly identical policies.
B) refers to the tendency of competitors to make themselves different in order appeal to the maximum number of clients or voters.
C) explains why Burger King, Wendy's, and other fast food restaurants tend to locate far away from each other.
D) explains why political leaders always strongly point out how they differ from their opponents.

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The principle of minimum differentiation suggests that competitors, such as political parties, will offer similar or identical products or policies to appeal to the largest segment of the market or electorate, minimizing differentiation to capture the median voter.

The Principle of Minimum Differentiation