Policy Is Conducted by Rule If Policymakers

question 71

Multiple Choice

Policy is conducted by rule if policymakers:

• A) announce in advance how policy will respond to various situations and commit themselves to following through on this announcement.
• B) are free to size up the situation case by case and choose whatever policy seems appropriate at the time.
• C) set policy according to election results, i.e., set policy by rule of the ballot box.
• D) manipulate policy to ensure both low inflation and unemployment on election day.