Analysis of the Formulation Process of the Degree Law from the Perspective of Multi-source Flow Theory

This article adopts a policy perspective of multiple sources and analyzes the process of formulating the Degree Law from three aspects: problem source, policy source, and political source. The sharp increase in the number of degree awarding units and personnel, the revocation of degree points, and disputes over degree awarding standards have converged into a source of problems. The policy source is formed by the convergence of different efforts from experts, scholars, degree committees, and national legislative departments. The governance philosophy and public sentiment of the ruling party constitute the political source. The coupling of the three major sources and streams ultimately opened the "policy window" through the governance philosophy of the ruling party and the key to public sentiment in the political flow, making the Degree Law open to public and opening up a new process of Degree Law.