Chapter three describes the working of the streams ofproblem, politics and
policy in the agenda setting for the Disneyland theme park to reinvigorate the
receding tourism industry in Hong Kong. It is observed that different streams exist
in Hong Kong's political arena separately and each has a life of its own. How
problem is recognized and the roles played by different policy entrepreneurs namely
governmental officials, traders in the industry, legislative council members, academics
and members of the public in bringing the Disneyland project onto the governmental
agenda are closely examined.
Chapter four looks at the alternative specifications as how different
alternative proposals were put forward and later nanowed down in the policy stream
for selection and implementation. This stage is viewed as a maj or pre-decision
process for policy making. The estimated economic and employment related
benefits brought about by the Disneyland project are also highlighted.