Institutional Theory in International Relations

Christer Jönsson, Jonas Tallberg

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Abstract

In this chapter, we trace the emergence of institutional approaches in IR theory, outline three important areas of research on international institutions, and suggest promising directions for future research. The review demonstrates that rational choice institutionalism, historical institutionalism, and normative institutionalism, as developed in the study of domestic institutions, have constituted sources of inspiration in IR theory. At the same time, the relative absence of formal institutions in the international realm has encouraged IR scholars to theorize more subtle institutional forms and influences, with general implications for institutional analysis in political science.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusUnpublished - 2001

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Political Science

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  • Internationell politik

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