Governing Institutional Complexity
The Ecology of Games Framework
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6329041 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mark Lubell (0000-0001-5757-7116, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 537-559 |
| Publication date | 2013-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Policy Studies Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0190-292X • E-ISSN: 1541-0072 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/psj.12028 |
| OpenAlex | W1908585765 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 225 |
| References cited | 55 |
This paper provides an overview of our adaptation ofNortonLong's concept of the “ecology of games” into a theoretical framework for analyzing institutional complexity. I discuss the basic concepts of the framework, discuss hypotheses related to fundamental questions in governance and policy, and outline some basic analytical approaches. The conclusion assesses the future prospects of the ecology of games framework, including future research needs for theoretical and empirical development
Adaptation (eye · Biology · Corporate governance · Economics · Management · Management science · Political science · Sociology · Computer Science · Economic Theory and Institutions · Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation · Experimental Behavioral Economics Studies · Ecology
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| Unique citing works | 225 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 17,31 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2026 (14) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | Yes |
| Citation types | Neutral: 207 |