The discussion forum focuses on the book "Institutional Change and Globalization" by John Campbell, which was debated at the 18th Annual Meeting on Socio-Economics in Trier 2006. The participants, including Colin Crouch, Wolfgang Streeck, and Richard Whitley, engaged in a critical analysis of Campbell's work, particularly his approach to institutional change and globalization. Crouch emphasizes the importance of actor-centered institutionalism, which allows for innovative and entrepreneurial actors to use institutions to make innovations. He highlights the concept of "bricolage" and recombination, which enable institutional entrepreneurs to accumulate minor adjustments that can lead to significant changes over time. Streeck, while generally supportive of Campbell's ideas, questions the robustness of national political institutions in the face of economic internationalization and the potential for fundamental institutional change. He argues that the structures and practices of modern nation-states are not as firmly settled as often assumed, and that internationalization has brought about significant institutional changes, particularly in Europe, towards economic liberalization. The discussion also touches on the historical context of globalization and the potential for counter movements to restore political control over the international economy.The discussion forum focuses on the book "Institutional Change and Globalization" by John Campbell, which was debated at the 18th Annual Meeting on Socio-Economics in Trier 2006. The participants, including Colin Crouch, Wolfgang Streeck, and Richard Whitley, engaged in a critical analysis of Campbell's work, particularly his approach to institutional change and globalization. Crouch emphasizes the importance of actor-centered institutionalism, which allows for innovative and entrepreneurial actors to use institutions to make innovations. He highlights the concept of "bricolage" and recombination, which enable institutional entrepreneurs to accumulate minor adjustments that can lead to significant changes over time. Streeck, while generally supportive of Campbell's ideas, questions the robustness of national political institutions in the face of economic internationalization and the potential for fundamental institutional change. He argues that the structures and practices of modern nation-states are not as firmly settled as often assumed, and that internationalization has brought about significant institutional changes, particularly in Europe, towards economic liberalization. The discussion also touches on the historical context of globalization and the potential for counter movements to restore political control over the international economy.