Under which of the following market structures would consumers likely receive the most product variety?

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Monopolistic competition involves many firms competing against one another with differentiated products. This incentivizes firms to offer a wider variety of products to attract consumers and differentiate themselves from their competitors. In contrast, perfect competition involves many firms selling identical products, so there is no incentive for firms to offer product variety. Oligopoly and monopoly structures also do not generally incentivize firms to offer a wide variety of products, as they may instead focus on restricting supply or maximizing profits.

Under Which of the Following Market Structures Would Consumers Likely