The political process by which fiscal policy is made

A. is slow and results in a long time lag for fiscal policy.
B. is efficient in reaching a decision within a year.
C. is relatively rapid, contributing to the effectiveness of fiscal policy.
D. requires only that the president approve changes to the budget, a decision that takes several months.


Answer: A

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