Comparative institutional analysis

Author: Aoki Masahiko
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: In this book, Professor Aoki vividly narrates the recent developments in comparative institutional theory, an outstanding contribution. The book employs comparative institutional analysis to reveal the forms and structures of various institutions, from the irrigation system in Japan's Edo period to the rise of Silicon Valley. It is an extraordinary achievement and a well-deserved classic theoretical work. The book vividly narrates the recent developments in comparative institutional theory and employs comparative institutional analysis to reveal the forms and structures of various institutions, from the irrigation system in Japan's Edo period to the rise of Silicon Valley.