What makes an institution? Robertson, Weber and competing interests

What this note covers

1. Robertson's definition of an institution
2. Institutions are interdependent and resist change together
3. Weber's definition of power
4. Legislation as an ongoing struggle between competing interests
5. Worked example: tracing one policy through competing interests
6. Perspectives on why institutions take the shape they do
7. How this topic is examined and what separates a top response

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes