Misallocation of capital occurs when financial resources are directed toward unproductive ventures, stifling economic growth. It arises from flawed investment decisions, market distortions, or policy errors. While no one benefits long-term, short-term winners include inefficient firms receiving subsidies or speculative investors exploiting bubbles. Society ultimately suffers through reduced innovation, lower productivity, and wasted opportunities.
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