Cycle Duration

τ (tau)

Definition

The average time between capital deployment and beneficiary pay-forward. Varies by sector: education (4-7 years), healthcare (2-3 years), small business (1-3 years).

Example

Education scholarships have τ ≈ 5 years (graduation + job + financial stability + contribution).

Source

PSC Section 3.2

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