Which of these would have a negatively impact on the supply of mechanical pencils?
a)
an increase in employee productivity.
the increase in the cost of resources.
the company purchased faster technology.
d)
receiving a government subsidy to cover cost of production

the increase in the cost of resources

Explanation:

there are many different products that go into making a mechanical pencils, so an increase in those costs would likely drive many people to purchase wooden pencils instead. Providing people actually still purchase such things.

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explanation:

the answer is d. give brainliest if right.

ps is this 7th grade civics?