CHAPTER 1 – Introduction -- Part 1: Conceptual Analysis of Institutions, Norms, and Performativity -- CHAPTER 2 – Institutions as Collectively Accepted Norms -- CHAPTER 3 – Performativity of Observable Social Norms -- CHAPTER 4 – Approach, Methodology, and Scope -- Part 2: Performative...

This short paper explains the theory of path dependence and clarifies its relation to concepts such as positive feedback or lock-in, arguing that path dependence is a core theoretical element of political economy in general, and institutional and evolutionary economics in particular. We first...

This short paper explains the theory of path dependence and clarifies its relation to concepts such as positive feedback or lock-in, arguing that path dependence is a core theoretical element of political economy in general, and institutional and evolutionary economics in particular. We first...

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the significance of national and local actors in responding to health emergencies, prompting a reevaluation of public health paradigms. Prior to the pandemic, effective healthcare systems relied on coordinated and robust institutions to optimize resource...