The discussion focuses on institutional change and globalization, with John Campbell's book "Institutional Change and Globalization" debated at the 18th Annual Meeting on Socio-Economics in Trier 2006. Critics included Colin Crouch, Wolfgang Streeck, and Richard Whitley, while Campbell responded. The debate highlights the role of institutional entrepreneurs in driving change, moving beyond deterministic views of institutionalism. Crouch argues that Campbell's approach allows for actor-centered analysis, emphasizing incremental changes and the interaction between actors and institutions. He discusses how changes in social relations are perceived and defined, noting the ambiguity between objective changes and social perceptions. Crouch also addresses the challenge of distinguishing systemic from incremental change, emphasizing the need for careful analysis of institutional limits and the role of actors in shaping institutional outcomes. He critiques the deterministic view of globalization, arguing that institutions mediate globalization, and that national institutions are not necessarily fixed. Streeck, in his critique, questions the validity of Campbell's claims about globalization, arguing that the book focuses more on institutional change than globalization. He challenges the notion that globalization has led to dramatic institutional changes, suggesting that institutions mediate globalization and that national institutions remain significant. Streeck also questions the assumption that national institutions are sufficient to manage the capitalist economy in the face of globalization. The discussion underscores the complexity of institutional change and the need for nuanced analysis of how institutions interact with actors and external pressures.The discussion focuses on institutional change and globalization, with John Campbell's book "Institutional Change and Globalization" debated at the 18th Annual Meeting on Socio-Economics in Trier 2006. Critics included Colin Crouch, Wolfgang Streeck, and Richard Whitley, while Campbell responded. The debate highlights the role of institutional entrepreneurs in driving change, moving beyond deterministic views of institutionalism. Crouch argues that Campbell's approach allows for actor-centered analysis, emphasizing incremental changes and the interaction between actors and institutions. He discusses how changes in social relations are perceived and defined, noting the ambiguity between objective changes and social perceptions. Crouch also addresses the challenge of distinguishing systemic from incremental change, emphasizing the need for careful analysis of institutional limits and the role of actors in shaping institutional outcomes. He critiques the deterministic view of globalization, arguing that institutions mediate globalization, and that national institutions are not necessarily fixed. Streeck, in his critique, questions the validity of Campbell's claims about globalization, arguing that the book focuses more on institutional change than globalization. He challenges the notion that globalization has led to dramatic institutional changes, suggesting that institutions mediate globalization and that national institutions remain significant. Streeck also questions the assumption that national institutions are sufficient to manage the capitalist economy in the face of globalization. The discussion underscores the complexity of institutional change and the need for nuanced analysis of how institutions interact with actors and external pressures.