political economy
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: the theory or study of the role of public policy in influencing the economic and social welfare of a political unit
political economist
noun
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The palace announced last month that Ingrid Alexandra will pursue a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy.
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 June 2025
The Republican Party of Donald Trump has moved in a strongly populist direction on issues of political economy.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway plans to travel to Australia to pursue a three-year undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney, with a focus on international relations and political economy.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 28 May 2025
Salvation lies solely with God and the Church; love for God and neighbor must guide political economy.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 June 2025
The Republican Party of Donald Trump has moved in a strongly populist direction on issues of political economy.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway plans to travel to Australia to pursue a three-year undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney, with a focus on international relations and political economy.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 28 May 2025
Salvation lies solely with God and the Church; love for God and neighbor must guide political economy.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for political economy
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“Political economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20economy. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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