The Implementation of Public Policy: A Framework of Analysis*

Abstract

Based on the framework of Paul A. Sabatier and Daniel A. Mazmanian, we analyse the causes of public policy implementation deviation in China. By theoretical analysis and system analysis, we begin with the manifestations of policy implementation deviation. They include: (1) perfunctory policy implementation, (2) attached policy implementation, (3) alternative policy implementation, (4) delaying policy implementation and (5) rough policy implementation. Then we discuss main causes of public policy implementation deviation. Two aspects of policy, both policy itself and variables except policy, could be responsible for the deviation of public policy. And there are many indicators below these two aspects. These indicators must be given top priority. We conclude the paper with some advice based on above causes of policy implementation deviation. The major advice include: (1) improve policy itself, such as formulate policy that have incorporation of adequate causal, make clear policy directives; allocate the financial and administrative rights of central government and local governments properly; (2) ameliorate variables except policy, such as control the development of interest groups; make disadvantaged groups express their demands more easily; optimize the supervision mechanism of the public policy implementation. Keywords-The causes of public policy implementation deviation; A framework of Paul A. Sabatier and Daniel A. Mazmanian

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