It is increasingly accepted that "institutions matter" for economic organization and outcomes. The last decade has seen significant expansion in research examining how institutional contexts affect the nature and behavior of firms, the operation of markets, and economic outcomes. Yet "institutions" conceal a multitude of issues and perspectives. Much of this research has been comparative, and followed different models such as "varieties of capitalism", "national business systems", and "social systems of production".

This Handbook explores these issues, perspectives, and models, with the leading scholars in the area contributing chapters to provide a central reference point for academics, scholars, and students.

About the Author

Glenn Morgan is a professor at the Warwick Business School, University of Warwick. John Campbell is Class of 1925 Professor, Department of Sociology, at Dartmouth College.

Colin Crouch is a professor at the Warwick Business School, University of Warwick. Ove Kai Pedersen is a professor at the International Centre for Business and Politics, Copenhagen Business School.

Richard Whitley is professor at the Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.