A capacity trap occurs when organizations overinvest in resources expecting growth, but demand fails to meet projections, leading to inefficiency and wasted capital. Businesses and governments use it to analyze mismatches between supply and demand. Companies, policymakers, and economists benefit by identifying overexpansion risks, optimizing resource allocation, and avoiding financial strain from underutilized capacity.
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