A major university hired an economist to forecast enrollment to produce a prediction of "head count." One variable that she would probably emphasize more than any other in trying to make the forecast
A)how interested people are in attending college.
B)the employment opportunities that college opens up.
C)survey results on public interest in education.
D)her instinct about what the public wants.
E)the price of attending-tuition.

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The price of tuition is a major determinant of enrollment as higher tuition can discourage students from attending or force them to choose a more affordable option. Thus, the economist would likely emphasize this variable in making the enrollment forecast.

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