Changes in Air Pollution Control Policy Instruments: Based on a Textual Analysis for Southwest China 2010–2021
An important task in the construction of China’s ecological civilization, the selection and implementation of policy instruments fully reflect the actual effectiveness of the government’s efforts to control air pollution. Based on the content analysis method, this study examines the changing process...
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description | An important task in the construction of China’s ecological civilization, the selection and implementation of policy instruments fully reflect the actual effectiveness of the government’s efforts to control air pollution. Based on the content analysis method, this study examines the changing process of air pollution control policy instruments in southwest China from 2010 to 2021 in terms of implementation, synergy, and integration of policy instruments. The results show that, in terms of the degree of mandatory, the frequency of using policy instruments generally increased with time, but the overall balance of the instrument portfolio was poor. In terms of the degree of synergy, a gradual shift occurred from government-led to government-society governance. However, the concept and modes of inter-governmental linkage and cross-regional collaborative governance need to be improved. As for the degree of systemic, a clear trend of instrument integration and more frequent information interaction was found. Emergency-oriented characteristics appear strong, but a regular governance mechanism is lacking. Therefore, this paper provides policy suggestions and academic considerations for further improving the effectiveness of air pollution management in southwest China from three aspects: optimizing the policy tool system, deepening the regional joint prevention and control mechanism of air pollution, and promoting intelligent air pollution management. |
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spelling | doaj.art-a909040b5dc1497fb63ad45a2ef6cd0e2023-11-16T19:04:32ZengMDPI AGAtmosphere2073-44332023-02-0114241410.3390/atmos14020414Changes in Air Pollution Control Policy Instruments: Based on a Textual Analysis for Southwest China 2010–2021Ting Yan0Min Wu1Yong Zhan2Zihan Hu3Sichuan Culture Industry Vocational College, Chengdu 610213, ChinaSchool of Public Administration, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, ChinaSchool of Public Administration, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, ChinaFaculty of Business, The University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3, CanadaAn important task in the construction of China’s ecological civilization, the selection and implementation of policy instruments fully reflect the actual effectiveness of the government’s efforts to control air pollution. Based on the content analysis method, this study examines the changing process of air pollution control policy instruments in southwest China from 2010 to 2021 in terms of implementation, synergy, and integration of policy instruments. The results show that, in terms of the degree of mandatory, the frequency of using policy instruments generally increased with time, but the overall balance of the instrument portfolio was poor. In terms of the degree of synergy, a gradual shift occurred from government-led to government-society governance. However, the concept and modes of inter-governmental linkage and cross-regional collaborative governance need to be improved. As for the degree of systemic, a clear trend of instrument integration and more frequent information interaction was found. Emergency-oriented characteristics appear strong, but a regular governance mechanism is lacking. Therefore, this paper provides policy suggestions and academic considerations for further improving the effectiveness of air pollution management in southwest China from three aspects: optimizing the policy tool system, deepening the regional joint prevention and control mechanism of air pollution, and promoting intelligent air pollution management.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/14/2/414air pollution controlsouthwest regionpolicy instrumentsmandatorysynergyintegration |
spellingShingle | Ting Yan Min Wu Yong Zhan Zihan Hu Changes in Air Pollution Control Policy Instruments: Based on a Textual Analysis for Southwest China 2010–2021 Atmosphere air pollution control southwest region policy instruments mandatory synergy integration |
title | Changes in Air Pollution Control Policy Instruments: Based on a Textual Analysis for Southwest China 2010–2021 |
title_full | Changes in Air Pollution Control Policy Instruments: Based on a Textual Analysis for Southwest China 2010–2021 |
title_fullStr | Changes in Air Pollution Control Policy Instruments: Based on a Textual Analysis for Southwest China 2010–2021 |
title_full_unstemmed | Changes in Air Pollution Control Policy Instruments: Based on a Textual Analysis for Southwest China 2010–2021 |
title_short | Changes in Air Pollution Control Policy Instruments: Based on a Textual Analysis for Southwest China 2010–2021 |
title_sort | changes in air pollution control policy instruments based on a textual analysis for southwest china 2010 2021 |
topic | air pollution control southwest region policy instruments mandatory synergy integration |
url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/14/2/414 |
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