The argument that supply of apartments is inelastic in the short run is based on the idea that

A. it takes time to build new apartments.
B. it is costly to move to a different location.
C. landlords will fix up many new apartments when there are small changes in rent.
D. people will change apartments quickly when there are small changes in rent.


Answer: A

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