Date of Award

1991

Document Type

Research Paper

Abstract

This paper is a comparative study of the public policy processes in Japan, the Peoples Republic of China, and the Republic of China (Taiwan), specifically addressing air pollution policies. What types of air pollution each country faces, and at what levels, will be addressed in the context of public policy formulated to deal with these problems. This is primarily a comparison of how, and why, the policies are formulated as they are. In order to narrow the scope of policy formation, I’ve chosen to look at air pollution, as it is an issue of international concern. First, I will outline the similarities and differences between the cultures in these countries that would affect any policy making processes, and I will show the processes involved in making a policy of this sort, including public awareness, monitoring agencies, various interest groups, and of course the government itself, respective to each country. Also in this section I will look at the enforcement of the policies (how the policies are enforced, and how effective the enforcement is). Second, I will identify four major types of air pollution (Sulfur Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Particulates, and Chlorofluorocarbons) common to China, Taiwan, and Japan, and briefly describe where they come from, and what their harmful effects are. Finally, I will attempt to compare the methods of policy making each country utilizes, and identify the similarities, with an analysis that will help us understand and hopefully predict how these three Asian nations deal with the various policy dilemmas that are present.

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