Elinor Ostrom's work on Institutional Analysis and Design (IAD) provides a rigorous framework for examining dispute system design (DSD). It has broad potential application in this emerging field of law. This essay briefly examines the IAD framework and illustrates its application to DSD.

New Zealand, like most countries around the world, is experimenting with collaborative techniques and processes in order to address cross-boundary public policy challenges. Still prevalent in New Zealand, however, are the policies and philosophies of that country's sweeping public management...