STUDY FOCUS This paper examines how different welfare reform designs influence public attitudes and behaviors, emphasizing the interplay between policy feedback and individual proximity to reforms. Focusing on a 2020 public consultation in China regarding changes to medical savings accounts, the study employs a survey experiment to assess how varying policy designs impact public opposition. The findings reveal that moderate welfare retrenchment leads to significant public resistance, driven not by partisanship, but by specific policy characteristics and individuals’ past experiences with health insurance. POLICY RECOMMENDATION First, tailored policy designs can foster greater public support by aligning reforms with citizen interests. Second, engaging communities during the policy-making process enhances transparency and acceptance. Third, policymakers should consider citizens’ past experiences with existing welfare policies, integrating feedback mechanisms to improve satisfaction and trust. Finally, broadening the analysis of public opinion to include diverse factors beyond partisanship can lead to more effective and widely supported welfare reforms. Overall, the study highlights the importance of thoughtful policy design and public engagement in shaping successful welfare reform outcomes. STUDY FOCUS This paper investigates the usage patterns of shared parking in Guangzhou, China, focusing on the factors influencing both the total number of transactions and the average duration of parking. By analyzing transaction records from 121 shared parking lots, the study employs a quasi-Poisson regression model to identify key explanatory factors, such as the duration of implementation, parking lot capacity, land use types, proximity to points of interest (POIs), and transit stations. The findings indicate that these factors significantly affect parking transactions. Additionally, a linear regression model reveals that the average parking duration is influenced by land use, the number of nearby office buildings, and peak usage times. POLICY RECOMMENDATION The study emphasizes the importance of enhancing land use planning by integrating shared parking facilities into urban development strategies, particularly in high-demand areas near office buildings and transit stations. Increasing parking lot capacity in these locations can accommodate more transactions and alleviate congestion. Furthermore, raising awareness about shared parking options, especially close to points of interest, can boost participation. Implementing dynamic pricing strategies that reflect peak times may also optimize usage and maximize revenue. Overall, addressing these factors can improve the effectiveness of shared parking schemes and help mitigate urban parking challenges. SOCIAL AND URBAN POLICY He, Alex Jingwei, Ling Zhu, and Jiwei Qian. “Policy design and policy feedback in welfare retrenchment: A survey experiment in China.” Policy Studies Journal (2024). Wang, Juan, and Pengyu Zhu. “The distribution of shared parking use in time and space: A case study in Guangzhou, China.” Journal of Transport and Land Use 17, no. 1 (2024): 603-623. 21 SCHOLARLY SHOWCASE
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