It is increasingly accepted that and "institutions matter and " 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 and "institutions and " conceal a multitude of issues and perspectives. Much of this research has been comparative, and followed different models such as and "varieties of capitalism and ", and "national business systems and ", and and "social systems of production and ".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.