The Journal of Institutional Economics

The Journal of Institutional Economics is an academic publication that explores how institutions—such as laws, regulations, norms, and organizations—shape economic behavior and influence economic outcomes. It examines how these social structures develop, how they persist or change over time, and their impact on efficiency, growth, and distribution. The journal blends insights from economics, history, political science, and law to better understand the role of institutions in fostering or hindering economic development and societal progress.