Debating Institutions

Abstract

1. Institutional theory: problems and prospects / B. Guy Peters -- 2. Institutional theory and democracy / Peter Bogason -- 3. Institutional theory and the public policy field: a promising perspective for perennial problems / Arjen Boin and Sanneke Kuipers -- 4. Formal and informal institutions in public administration / Patricia Ingraham et al -- 5. Institutional theory in international relations / Christer Jonsson and Jonas Tallberg -- 6. Institutional theory and legislatures / David Judge -- 7. Urban politics and institutional theory / Vivien Lowndes -- 8. Institutional theory and comparative democratisation / Leonardo Morlino -- 9. Institutional theory and the study of political executives / B. Guy Peters -- 10. Institutional theory and political economy / Bob Jessop -- 11. Conclusions / Jon Pierre, B. Guy Peters and Gerry Stoker.