Policy Analysis
/ˈpɒlɪsi əˈnæləsɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic evaluation of laws, regulations, or government actions to determine their effects and efficacy.
The policy analysis revealed the law's unintended consequences on small businesses.
- (n.) A method used in legal scholarship and public administration to assess the costs, benefits, and implications of legal policies.
Effective policy analysis informs legislative reform by predicting policy outcomes.
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- policy analysis
- policy analyses
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Commentary
In legal contexts, policy analysis often informs both the drafting and interpretation of legislation by assessing legal rules' practical impacts.
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