Definition of public policy
: government policies that affect the whole population
a study of public policy
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“Public policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20policy. Accessed 25 Jul. 2021.
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