please. respond. to. William with. 350. words please respond with citations and references Return on Investment I understood thoroughly how economists view students as important decision-makers when deciding whether to attend college, which college they will choose to follow, and their persistence through time at the start of this course. The choice of a student’s major and whether or not they will complete their program are up to them. The decision to continue their study at Graduate or professional institutions and programs must also be made by students. I am thankful for the chance to have taken this course as I consider the course material and everything I have learned over the past few weeks. Higher education is the central hub for producing and selling knowledge, a significant economic force (Toutkoushian & Paulsen, 2016). As someone constantly learning, going to college is worth the money since it is crucial to pursue education to gain information, experience, and the skills necessary to engage as contributing members of society. I have learned that it is possible to obtain the highest level of education without taking on a significant amount of debt in the form of student loans via my experience in higher education and by educating others about the numerous avenues available for funding their education. As part of my weekly job duties, I educate active-duty Service Members on how to get an education by becoming knowledgeable consumers and avoiding the predatory pitfalls of higher education. I now have more knowledge to impart to the Service Members on decision-making procedures and selecting a university that fits their financial needs as result of this course. My goal to motivate people to impact society positively and, in turn, influence their happiness, success, and life decisions spurred me to pursue my studies. If I could alter two things about the higher education sector, I would first ensure a culture of equality and diversity and that everyone had the same rights and compensation for their assigned jobs. Second, I would like it if tenured employees were required to complete professional development obligations and adopt new teaching strategies appropriate for the current generation of pupils. Promoting academic excellence, diversity acceptance, and mutual respect is essential to succeed in life while establishing a cooperative learning environment. The most significant lesson I have learned from this course is the components of a budget and the importance of being financially prepared by planning ahead (Barr & McClellan, 2018).ReferencesBarr, M. J., & McClellan, G. S. (2018). Budgets and financial management in higher education. (Third [1] ed.). Jossey-Bass.Toutkoushian, R.K., & Paulsen, M. B. (2016). Economics of higher education: Background, concepts, and applications. Springer Science + Business Media