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public policy

[puhb-lik pol-uh-see] / ˈpʌb lɪk ˈpɒl ə si /
NOUN
public law
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“How has L.A. changed in four years?” said Christian Grose, a professor of political science and public policy at USC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I’m not sure that it’s—as a public policy matter—the best thing for us, but it’s real.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

But as public policy and law and social science experts, we believe students aren’t protesting for a very simple reason: They are afraid.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The study also raises difficult questions about social mobility and public policy.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Meanwhile, during the day, I got an associate’s degree from Onondaga Community College and began work on a degree in public policy at Syracuse University.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau




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