forutsigbar

Forutsigbar is a Norwegian adjective that describes something that can be predicted with a reasonable degree of certainty. It characterizes situations, outcomes or policies whose development follows relatively stable patterns, allowing people to anticipate what will happen and plan accordingly.

In practice, forutsigbarhet is often used in economics, politics and public administration. Examples include a forutsigbar skattepolitikk, stable and transparent rules for business, or predictable regulatory rammer. High degrees of forutsigbarhet are generally associated with lower perceived risk and greater willingness to invest, whereas low forutsigbarhet can lead to caution and slower decision-making.

The term is commonly contrasted with uforutsigbarhet, or unpredictability, which denotes outcomes that are unclear or highly volatile. In discussions of governance, policy design and risk management, the aim is often to increase forutsigbarhet by clarifying rules, ensuring consistency in decision-making and communicating intentions clearly to stakeholders.

See also: forutsigbarhet, uforutsigbarhet, predictability, risk management.