________ occurs when a product's attributes that were once new become widespread among all products in a market.

A) Commoditization
B) Protectionism
C) Exploitation
D) Expansion

Commoditization

The process where products become indistinguishable from each other in the eyes of the consumer, leading to competition primarily on price.

Protectionism

Protectionism is an economic policy of restraining trade between states through methods such as tariffs on imported goods, restrictive quotas, and a variety of other government regulations.

Exploitation

The act of making use of resources or advantages for one's own benefit, often without regard for ethics or fairness.