Which one of the following would increase per unit production cost and therefore shift the aggregate supply curve to the left?

a. An increase in worker productivity and production advances.

b. A reduction in business taxes.

c. An increase in the price of imported resources.

d. The deregulation of industry.

Lauren McMann is an advanced mountaineer and outdoor adventure specialist. In 2020, a headhunting firm connected her with Whitehorse Expeditions Ltd. (WEL) a public Canadian company. WEL was looked for another person to join their expanding company. 14 15 Other information relevant to 2020 is as follows Answer Supporting Calculations 16 1 Lauren put her house on the market on January 5, 2020, and at the urging of the listing agent, she accepted an offer resulting in a loss on this property. WEL agreed to compensate her for one-half of any loss on the sale of her home. The payment was made on May 30, 2020. 17 Proceeds on sale of home 314,000 18 Original cost of home Gain (loss) 21 19 392,900 20 |-78,900 2 In order to help Lauren with the purchase of her new townhouse, WEL provided her with a $180,000, 0.75% housing loan. The funds are provided to Lauren on February 1, 2020. Assume that the prescribed rate for all of 2020 is 1 percent. Interest of loan (180,000*1%"11 12)-1650 22 1650 23 Use the number months to calculate the low interest loan benefit. Activate Wi 24