Define and Explain the Three Lags Discussed in Monetary Policy

question 112

Essay

Define and explain the three lags discussed in monetary policy. For each type identify a problem caused by the lag.

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Definitions:

Zeigarnik Effect

The psychological tendency to remember uncompleted or interrupted tasks better than completed tasks.

Goal Shielding

Refers to the cognitive process of protecting one’s primary goal from interference by secondary goals, ensuring focus and increasing the likelihood of achieving the primary objective.

Goal Shielding

The process by which focusing on a primary goal allows an individual to resist distractions and inhibit irrelevant actions, thus shielding the goal from disruption.

Goal Shielding

The cognitive process of maintaining focus on a goal by avoiding distractions and disregarding irrelevant information or activities.