College-Age Athletes Who Drop Out of College to Play Professional

question 96

Multiple Choice

College-age athletes who drop out of college to play professional sports

• A)are not rational decision makers.
• B)are well aware that their opportunity cost of attending college is very high.
• C)are concerned more about present circumstances than their future.
• D)underestimate the value of a college education.

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