Principles of Macroeconomics/Monetary Policy and International Trade/Monetary policy issues

8.1.1 Time orientations
"Time orientations" refers to the recognition lag, the decision lag, and the implementation lag. You need to place each one of these lags in a timeframe and gain information about the complexity of policy-related actions or inaction. Keep in mind that some economists contend that monetary policy takes effect faster than fiscal policy, which is essentially the product of Congressional legislation. However, debates linger about which policy is the most effective at any given time.