What is true of many industry estimates of the costs associated with pollution control regulations?

A. They are almost always more than the actual costs of complying.
B. They typically underestimate the costs, resulting in the need for government assistance.
C. They are usually reasonably accurate.
D. They are usually quite similar to the estimates provided by environmental groups.
E. They are typically quite similar to the governmental estimates.


Answer: A

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