(Answered) which factor would NOT cause an increase in the supply of smartphoneswhich factor would NOT cause…

➤ How do government taxes or regulations prevent an increase in smartphone supply?
Taxes and tighter regulation increase production and compliance costs. Firms face lower expected profits, some may exit, and remaining producers often reduce output. This inward shift of market supply makes a supply increase unlikely unless policymakers reduce costs or offer compensating incentives.