Abstract: This paper is one of two working papers concerning the waste management sector transition project run from MERIT under the direction of Rene Kemp. This paper examines some of the numerous meanings and interpretations associated with the words “institution” and “institutions” and the different levels at which the two notions are employed. Institutionalism, institutionalization, institutional change and related terms are discussed followed by an examination of the links between “institutionalism” and the discipline of economics. The analytical, policy and political implications of the institutionalist approach are discussed and ways in which the institutionalist approach may be applied to changes in the economy during transitions are explored.
Publication Year: 2003
Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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