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. This is an extraordinary achievement and a well-deserved classic in theoretical works. The book vividly narrates the recent developments in comparative institutional theory and uses 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.