It has been determined that the Clean Air Act's command and control policies that permit frequent adjustment and adaptation to new circumstances are
A) inefficient in the short run, but substantially more efficient in the long run.
B) efficient in the short run, but substantially more inefficient in the long run.
C) pro-business in their effect.
D) inefficient in both the short and long run.

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The command and control policies of the Clean Air Act, though they may seem inefficient in the short run due to the costs and adjustments required, are substantially more efficient in the long run as they allow for frequent adaptation to new circumstances. This allows for improvements to be made to the environment and public health over time.

It Has Been Determined That the Clean Air Act's Command