The excess capacity theorem states that society would clearly benefit from a reduction in the number of monopolistic competitors.

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The excess capacity theorem suggests that monopolistic competitors operate with excess capacity (not producing at minimum average total cost), but it does not imply that society would clearly benefit from a reduction in their number. The diversity of products and innovation from monopolistic competition can be beneficial to society.

The Excess Capacity Theorem States That Society Would Clearly Benefit