An increase in the price of textbooks could be caused by

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An increase in the demand for college degrees would lead to more students purchasing textbooks, thus increasing the demand for textbooks and potentially leading to an increase in price. A decrease in demand for college degrees (choice B) would have the opposite effect and likely lead to a decrease in textbook prices. A decrease in paper costs (choice C) could potentially lead to a decrease in textbook prices, but there are many other factors that contribute to textbook pricing beyond just the cost of materials. Therefore, A is the best choice.

An Increase in the Price of Textbooks Could Be Caused