The phrase
"policy mistake" refers to a decision made by a person or a group in power that turns out to be wrong or harmful. It suggests that the policy chosen was a wrong move or an error that had negative consequences.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«policy»
«mistake»
Sentences with «policy mistake»
- We believe a combination of adverse shocks and policy mistakes comparable to those of the late 1960s and 1970s is very unlikely. (us.beyondbullsandbears.com)
- Cramer said that, «one of the things we've seen over and over again is that they've made a series of policy mistakes which reveals them as no longer being invincible.» (thestreet.com)
- «This is the biggest policy mistake that the [European Central Bank] has subscribed to.» (news-to-use.com)
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