Which of the Following Lags Reduces the Effectiveness of Active

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lags reduces the effectiveness of active policy?

• A)Preliminary lag
• B)Accounting lag
• C)Self-correction lag
• D)Recognition lag
• E)Execution lag

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