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ACTION LAG: In the context of economic policies, a part of the implementation lag involving the time it takes for appropriate policies to be launched once they have been agreed to by policy makers. Another part of the implementation lag is the decision lag. For fiscal policy, this involves appropriating funds to government agencies (for government spending) or changing the tax code (for taxes) For monetary policy, this involves the buying and selling government securities in the open market. The action lag is usually shorter for monetary policy than fiscal policy.
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CENTRAL BANK The banking authority of a nation that is charged of ensuring a sound money supply and conducting the country's monetary policy. It is usually officially authorized by, and works closely with, the other government policy makers to achieve full employment, low inflation rates, and economic growth. The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States.
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Today, you are likely to spend a great deal of time visiting every yard sale in a 30-mile radius trying to buy either a flower arrangement with daisies and carnations for your uncle or a coffee cup commemorating next Thursday. Be on the lookout for florescent light bulbs that hum folk songs from the sixties.
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General Electric is the only stock from the original 1896 Dow Jones Industrial Average remaining in the current index.
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"Progress begins with the belief that what is necessary is possible. " -- Norman Cousins, editor, writer
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