policymaking

American  

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

noun

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

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adjective

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

Example Sentences

Investor sentiment and business confidence could also weaken if policymaking become less predictable, which could slow investment and trigger capital outflows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The Federal Reserve released minutes from its policymaking arm’s April meeting, which showed that most officials said that interest-rate hikes would likely be appropriate if inflation keeps running above the central bank’s target of 2%.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

However, earlier this year, the Institute for Fiscal Studies argued that the rules contributed to "dysfunctional policymaking" and needed a "rethink".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The Fed is arguably the most important economic policymaking body in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The policymaking situation is analyzed in a more formal manner, to allow for more abstract reasoning.

From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas