The Time It Takes for Policy Makers to Change Policy

question 39

Multiple Choice

The time it takes for policy makers to change policy instruments once they have decided on the new policy is called

• A)the data lag.
• B)the recognition lag.
• C)the legislative lag.
• D)the implementation lag.
• E)the effectiveness lag.

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