The Interval Between the Recognition of a Need for a Policy

question 153

Multiple Choice

The interval between the recognition of a need for a policy change and when the policy change is instituted is called the:

• A) recognition lag.
• B) impact lag.
• C) policy lag.
• D) administrative lag.

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