(a) Plot the data on leisure and hospitality employment.
(b) Describe the trend (if any) and discuss possible causes.
(c) Fit the linear and exponential trends. Would these trend models give credible forecasts? Explain.
(d) Make a forecast for 2008, using any method (including your own judgment).

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Leisure and Hospitality Employment, 1998-2007 (thousands) Year Employees Year Employees Year Employees Year Employees 1998 11,232 2001 12,032 2004 12,495 006 13,139 1999 11,544 2002 11,986 2005 12,814 007 13.448 2000 11,860 2003 12,173