| ID | 092162 |
| Title Proper | China's energy decision-making |
| Other Title Information | becoming more like the United States? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kong, Bo |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper investigates why some energy decisions are made faster than others in a reformed and globalized China. This investigation uncovers five factors that determine whether a proposal becomes a decision in the Chinese political system: (1) associated benefits of the proposed decision for other policy problems; (2) presence of a consistent 'issue champion'; (3) strength of mobilized and united 'veto players'; (4) vertical and horizontal support; and (5) clear policy preferences of the central leadership. The paper argues that the Chinese decision-making process has become increasingly consultative, iterative, and participatory and that it is also increasingly prone to deadlock, inaction, and paralysis. Thus, the Chinese decision-making process is increasingly similar to that of the United States in the era of reform and globalization. While the capacity of the Chinese state to make and implement distributive policies has remained largely unchanged, reform and globalization has weakened its capacity to make and implement redistributive policies. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 18, No. 62; Nov 2009: p.789 - 812 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 18, No. 62; Nov 2009: p.789 - 812 |
| Key Words | China ; Energy ; United States ; Decision - Making ; Globalization |