A Policy Transmission Mechanism Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

A policy transmission mechanism is:

• A) a policy tool that is available to policymakers.
• B) the chain of events through which a policy change affects the economy.
• C) the government agency that is responsible for implementing a policy.
• D) the mode of communication that is used by policymakers to convey their policy decisions.

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Definitions:

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