alleryStart learning →Excess capacity under monopolistic competition means firms:
ARun beyond capacity
BFully use capacity
CLeave capacity unused
DHave no capacity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Leave capacity unused
Each firm's installed capacity is large but not fully used, so output is below the socially desirable level.
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