The most competitive industry among the following is one that has

A) price leadership.
B) covert collusion.
C) open collusion.
D) a cartel.

Competitive Industry

An industry where numerous sellers offer products or services that are similar, ensuring no single entity has significant market power to determine prices.

Covert Collusion

An implicit secret agreement between parties to fix prices, divide markets, or rig bids without explicit verbal agreement, making it hard to detect and prosecute.

Cartel

An association of independent businesses organized to control prices and production, restrict competition, and monopolize markets.