Judicial culture, not constitutional design, shapes administrative law worldwide.
Positive Political Theory challenges traditional views on administrative law by focusing on strategic decision-making by individuals and groups. Scholars have debated whether constitutional design or judicial culture better explains differences in administrative law across countries. Some argue that judicial autonomy plays a key role in shaping administrative law. The study examines standing requirements for judicial review in Japan, Singapore, and China to illustrate how institutional details impact administrative law development.
