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policymaking

American  
[pah-luh-see-mayk-ing] / ˈpɑ lə siˌmeɪk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the process of developing policy, especially in government.


adjective

  1. relating to the process of developing policy, especially in government.

Example Sentences

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This bias not only hurts women who are economists; it can also hamper policymaking by limiting the range of perspectives that inform economic decisions.

From Salon

It urged the preservation of the institutional framework for economic and regulatory policymaking, including fully resourcing the agencies responsible for key federal functions, such as providing economic statistics.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an economic environment like this, Bostic said, policymaking becomes more “art” than science because historical models provide less reliable guidance.

From Barron's

“Any reporting about potential policymaking that has not been officially announced by the White House is baseless speculation,” said White House spokesman Kush Desai.

From The Wall Street Journal

Organizers recognize that integrating complex scientific guidance into policymaking, especially around emerging and sometimes controversial technologies, is essential to long term success.

From Science Daily