Which of these products or services is likley to have an inelastic supply on a short run?

A. Cargo Ships
B. Haircuts
C. Staples

I said D am I rights?

I don't know. D is not listed as one of your choices.

Staples. They are likely to remain fixed, thus having an inelastic supply.

I meants to say C. sorry about that.

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it's not staples

The correct answer is cargo ships.

To understand why, let's first define what it means for a product or service to have an inelastic supply on a short run. Inelastic supply refers to situations where the quantity supplied of a product or service does not change significantly in response to changes in price or demand.

In the case of cargo ships, they are highly specialized and require a significant amount of time, resources, and labor to produce. The production of cargo ships involves several stages, including designing, engineering, and constructing the ship. Additionally, there are limited shipyards and skilled workers available to build cargo ships.

Due to these factors, the supply of cargo ships is relatively inflexible in the short run. It takes a considerable amount of time and investment to increase the production of cargo ships. As a result, changes in demand or price for cargo ships typically do not lead to significant changes in the quantity supplied in the short term.

On the other hand, haircuts and staples can have a more elastic supply on the short run. While there may be some constraints, such as the number of barbers or staple manufacturers available, the production of haircuts and staples can be more easily adjusted to meet changes in demand or price.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is A. Cargo Ships.