Which of the following could increase the supply of labor in the market for cranberry pickers? (i)
A change in the preferences of women toward full-time work
(ii)
An increase in the output price
(iii)
An increase in the wages paid to apple pickers
(iv)
A decrease in the wages paid to apple pickers

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(i) would not increase the supply of labor for cranberry pickers, as it is not specifically related to the job of cranberry picking. 
(ii) would increase the supply of labor, as higher output prices would incentivize workers to enter the market. 
(iii) would not have a direct effect on the supply of labor for cranberry pickers, as it refers to the wages of a different type of picker. 
(iv) would increase the supply of labor, as workers who previously picked apples may switch to cranberries if the wages are now lower for apple pickers.

Which of the Following Could Increase the Supply of Labor