An implementation lag is the time it takes _____
A) for policy makers to decide what to do.
B) for the chosen policy to have its full impact on an economy.
C) to identify trouble in an economy and to assess its severity.
D) to put a selected policy into action.
E) before a policy's effects on an economy are noticed by ordinary people.

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An implementation lag refers to the time it takes for a selected policy to be put into action, therefore the correct choice is D. Option A is referring to a decision lag, option B is referring to an impact lag, and options C and E are not directly related to an implementation lag.

An Implementation Lag Is the Time It Takes _____