What Was Found in a Study of the Costs and Benefits

question 2

Multiple Choice

What was found in a study of the costs and benefits of the Clean Air Act and its later amendments?

• A) The costs massively outweighed the benefits.
• B) The costs of the policy were about even with the benefits.
• C) The benefits massively outweighed the costs.
• D) It was unclear whether the costs outweighed the benefits or vice versa, and the policy was said to have inconclusive results.

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