The Target System and Implementation Deviation of the "Double Reduction" Policy: Overlapping Effects of Multiple Policy Objectives

The implementation of the "double reduction" policy has achieved significant effects in the past two years, yet its actual implementation effect still deviates from expectations. This study constructs an analytical framework of the policy implementation deviation based on the theoretical perspective of the overlapping effects of multiple policy objectives. It examines the hierarchical system of policy objectives of "double reduction" based on theoretical resources of the overlapping impact of multiple policy aims. It sorts out three types of deviation in the policy implementation, including symbolic execution, selective execution, and mechanical execution. Based on the analysis of the overlapping influence mechanism of coordination and conflicts among multiple policy objectives, the formation mechanisms of the three types of implementation deviation phenomena have been revealed. It then analyzes the in-depth impetuses for the deviations in the implementation of the "double reduction" policy aims. To achieve the aims of the "double reduction" policy, it is important to balance diverse interests and demands, to focus on overall policy objectives, to increase support for implementation resources, and to strengthen policy implementation supervision.