The stage is the second stage in the problem solving process during which alternative solutions to the problem are developed and their feasibility is evaluated.

Design

Explanation:

The second stage of problem solving is the design stage.

In this phase, alternate solutions are developed for a problem and their feasibility is evaluated.

The problem solving process in its design phase  gives an analysis for cognitive or conceptual framework, evaluation of the problem taking its feasibility into consideration and the synthesis of the problem which is used for developing solutions or answers to design problems by many professionals

the act of deciding on matters of the economy. economic decision making is routinely conducted by finance ministers, economic advisors, heads of major central banks and business leaders and can have profound effects on a major economy.

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