A second answer – that politicians have short time horizons, owing to electoral cycles – may contain a kernel of truth, but it is inadequate, because the adverse consequences of timid action often become apparent well before they are up for re-election.
另一个答案——政治家们都是短视的，被选举周期所主导——可能有些道理，却也不甚充分。因为即便一个微小的政治动作所产生的反作用都会在连任选举来临之前彻底显现。