When There Is an Interval Between When the Fiscal Policy

question 148

Multiple Choice

When there is an interval between when the fiscal policy changes and corresponding changes in aggregate spending, we have a(n)

• A) aggregate time lag.
• B) action time lag.
• C) recognition time lag.
• D) effect time lag.

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