연금개혁과 공론조사 : 일본 사례와 그 시사점

This study explores the application of deliberative polling as a way of consensus-building for pension reform, focusing on the 2011 Japanese case. Recognized as "epoch-making" in the history of deliberative polling, this case successfully addressed cross-generational issues. However, because the deliberative poll was conducted solely for academic purpose, its outcomes did not reach the broader public nor influence actual policy. Despite this limitation, the social experiment yields several significant implications: First, deliberation can enhance citizens' understanding of complex policy issues, such as pensions reform. Second, this deeper understanding encourages participants to consider conflicting issues from a broader perspective, fostering a more flexible and compromising attitude. It also narrowed the generational opinion gap, highlighting the effectiveness of deliberative polling on intergenerational matters. Third, increased understanding and a more compromising attitude are expected to enhance policy acceptance and legitimacy. Lastly, for highly contentious and controversial policy issues, the goals of deliberative polling should include civic learning and persuasion, in addition to consensus building.