Which of the Following Illustrates the Wait-And-See Lag

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the wait-and-see lag?

• A) Policymakers believe an economic downturn has occurred,but they decide not to take action until they are sure.
• B) Policymakers are in the process of proposing policy measures to deal with the current economic slowdown.
• C) Policymakers first learn of the recession when it is five months old.
• D) Policymakers implement policy X,but it will be a few months before it starts working.
• E) Policymakers agree to policy X,but it will be at least two months before the policy is implemented.

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