Pragmatism in Public Policy: Study on Tanjung Lesung Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Banten Province

摘要

An Ideal Public Policy is also described as pragmatism in public policy, based on this concept, this research will observe and analyse whether Tanjung Lesung Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has already classified as ideal policy or possess pragmatism value. Pragmatism in this context is describes as an ethical necessity inside a public policy to fulfil public's needs. By using qualitative methods, the researchers hold several interviews with the Government, Regional Legislative and society. The result shows that public policy in Special Economic Zone is unethical or do not possess pragmatism value. SEZ policy takes too much favour on the global investor's side and neglects national productive assets. The government creates efficient taxes such as: land and building tax, import declaration tax and income tax. But unfortunately, all of these beneficiaries do not affect the surroundings society's welfare.