A policy monopoly ______.
A) occurs when one government at any level enacts a policy or policy change, and those physically nearby become inclined to adopt the policy or change, or actually do so
B) is a dominant understanding of the nature and direction of a particular policy
C) describes a fluid coalition of actors involved in policy on an ad hoc basis
D) is a portion of legislation that restricts the ability of bureaucracies to spend money on certain actions

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A policy monopoly refers to a situation where a particular understanding or perspective on a policy issue becomes dominant, shaping the direction and nature of policy discussions and decisions. This concept does not directly relate to geographical adoption of policies (A), the fluid coalition of policy actors (C), or specific legislative restrictions on bureaucratic spending (D).

A Policy Monopoly ______