a government policy that affects everyone in a country or state, or these policies in general

These situations are a predictable outcome of bad public policy. 这些情况是糟糕的公共政策所带来的可预见性结果。

Many people question a public policy that continues to encourage an economically turbulent industry. 这项公共政策会继续导致经济动荡性的产业发展，许多人对此表示质疑。