Suppose society wants to increase the number of teachers in society but doesn't want to pay teachers any more in salary and benefits.This could only occur by
A) making it more expensive to become a teacher, perhaps by raising college tuition rates.
B) making it less expensive to become a teacher, perhaps by offering subsidies to college tuition.
C) making computers more powerful.
D) increasing the income of student parents.

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By offering subsidies to college tuition, potential teachers would be more likely to pursue the profession since the upfront cost of education would be lower. This would increase the supply of teachers without necessarily increasing their salary and benefits. Option A would discourage potential teachers from pursuing the profession, while options C and D are not directly related to the issue of teacher supply.

Suppose Society Wants to Increase the Number of Teachers in Society