Research on the policy effectiveness of “Taiwan's 2012 combined Presidential and Legislative Elections”

• Main Authors: Tzu-LunHsu, 許慈倫
• Other Authors: Yung-Nane Yang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/01807095311205325054

碩士 === 國立成功大學 === 政治經濟學研究所專班 === 101 === Abstract This research explores the effectiveness of Taiwan's 2012 combined Presidential and Legislative Elections. Three phases including policy formation, policy planning, and policy implementation were studied through the impacts of social benefits and cost of the combined elections. The focuses were mainly on whether the combined elections were consistent with the positive political expectation. Especially it was to examine the impact of policy from legal, regulatory, and systematic perspectives when deciding date of the elections. In addition, satisfaction of voters and staffs working for the elections was investigated in this research. Documentary analysis and in-depth interview were the main research methods for this study. There were three important findings. Firstly, policy formation was driven by political atmosphere. It was believed that public expectation for the two-in-one combined elections could have huge cost savings. And the costs of political mobilization for elections could be reduced. Secondly, for policy planning, combined elections could have cost savings on election expenses for both governments and political parties. As for legal and regulatory aspect, there were positive and negative views. Both KMT and DPP concerned about the Presidential and vice Presidential Transition Act Draft.” However, the draft has not been put on the process of legislation. Thirdly, cost savings were also the main purpose of policy implementation. Policy implementation did not arouse great disputes and defects that might lead to more social cost. However, it might be expected the voting rate for the Legislator Election to be low if there were two different election dates. In addition, the merged elections were also leading to political effects, such as the coattail effect of presidential candidates. It might encourage supporters to vote for legislative candidates of his party. There are three suggestions for this study. First, policy formation is still affected by political atmosphere. Therefore, we have to make the decision carefully. Second, the policy planning process has to be improved. And we need to change the related laws. As for the Presidential and vice Presidential Transition Act draft, it could reduce the social cost and risks. Thirdly, policy implementation is very peaceful in this election. But we have to be cautious about the hidden risks.