Which of the following inputs is easier to increase in the short run?
A) number of airplanes
B) size of the airport terminal
C) ticket-counter sales people
D) number of luggage carousels

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Out of the given options, increasing the number of ticket-counter salespeople is the easiest to do in the short run as it involves hiring more staff or re-allocating existing staff to work at the ticket counter. Increasing the number of airplanes or luggage carousels would require significant capital investment and lead time, while increasing the size of the airport terminal would involve construction and regulatory approvals.

Which of the Following Inputs Is Easier to Increase in the Short