An Economist Would Argue That the True Cost of a College

question 157

Multiple Choice

An economist would argue that the true cost of a college education exceeds the cost of tuition,housing,and books because of

• A) opportunity cost.
• B) invisible costs.
• C) inflation.
• D) tax credits.
• E) scholarships.

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