Choice, Rules and Collective Action

The book showcases essential writings by Elinor and Vincent Ostrom, highlighting their contributions to institutions and governance. It emphasizes their development of the Bloomington School of public choice and institutional theory, advocating for theory's primacy over mere data analysis. The selected texts are organized around three themes: the political economy roots of their work, the evolution beyond mainstream public choice, and the foundational implications of their theories. Together, these elements illustrate their rich legacy in political economy.