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Social, political and economic institutions have become larger, considerably more complex and resourceful, and prima facie more important to collective life. Many of the major actors in modern economic and political systems are formal organizations, and the institutions of law and bureaucracy occupy a dominant role in contemporary life.

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Johan Olsen

Johan Olsen

Born: August 14, 1939 (age 85)
Bio: Johan Peder Olsen is a Norwegian political scientist, and Professor Emeritus in Political Science at the University of Bergen, known for his work on new institutionalism.
Known for:
  1. Imperiet Falder (2011)
  2. Milan Allé (2009)
  3. Bagsiden af medaljen (1998)
  4. Spil Noget Vi Kender (Hits Siden 1997) (2012)
  5. Før Alting Bliver Nat (2014)

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