What Is a Prototype? How Is One Used

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What is a prototype? How is one used?

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Definitions:

Decision-making Lag

The delay between recognizing an economic issue and implementing policy actions to address it.

Recognition Lag

The time delay between when an economic problem arises and when it is officially recognized.

Implementation Lag

The time delay between when a policy or economic strategy is decided upon and when it is actually put into effect.

Effectiveness Lag

The delay between the time a policy measure is implemented and the time the measure has its intended effect on the economy.