Compared to fiscal policy lags, for monetary policy the decision lag is ____ and the implementation lag is ____.

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To approach this question, I’ll compare monetary policy lags with fiscal policy lags and evaluate each option accordingly.
Option 1: "longer, longer" — This would mean monetary policy has both a longer decision lag and a longer implementation lag than fiscal policy. In most macro policy frameworks, monetary policy can often adjust policy instruments relatively quickly (shorter decision lag) but the effects and transmission to the real economy take time (longer implementation/ transmission lag). So this option overstates the length of both lags for monetary policy, making it unlikely to be correct.
Option 2: "shorter, shorter" — This asserts both lags are shorter for monetary policy than for fiscal policy. While the decision lag for monetary policy is typically shorter due to quicker deliberation and fewer political hurdles, the implementation/transmission lag tends to be longer because the impact on output and prices unfolds over time through financial markets and the real economy. Hence this option mischaracterizes the transmission aspect and is generally incorrect.
Option 3: "longer, shorter" — Here, monetary policy would have a longer decision lag and a shorter implementation lag than fiscal policy. The longer decision lag contradicts the common view that central banks can decide policy relatively quickly compared with the politically negotiated nature of fiscal policy. The shorter implementation lag would also be inconsistent with the idea that monetary policy’s effects take time to permeate the economy. This combination is not consistent with typical macro policy lags.
Option 4: "shorter, longer" — This option posits that monetary policy has a shorter decision lag but a longer implementation lag than fiscal policy. This aligns with the standard understanding: central banks can decide changes promptly (shorter decision lag), but the transmission and realized effects of those changes take time to work through the economy (longer implementation/transmission lag). This combination fits the conventional distinction between the two types of policy lags.
In summary, you can evaluate each option by separating the two components (decision lag vs. implementation/transmission lag) and checking which pair matches the recognized pattern for monetary policy relative to fiscal policy. The only option that coherently reflects a quick initial decision with a slower realization of impact is option 4, "shorter, longer," while the others mishandle one or both aspects of the lag structure.

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Compared to fiscal policy lags, for monetary policy the decision lag is ____ and the implementation lag is ____.单项选择题