Download or read book Social Innovations, Institutional Change, and Economic Performance written by Timo J. Hämäläinen and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: À much needed examination of a neglected issue - how societies, regions and institutions adjust to our rapidly changing economic world.'. - W. Brian Arthur, Santa Fe Institute, New Mexico. T̀his is a marvellously rich work of synthesis, bringing together a very wide range of theoretical perspectives to make sense of contemporary patterns of economic and social change. Its range of reference is remarkable - and it is further proof that much of the most interesting theoretical and empirical work today is being done on the boundaries of disciplines.'. - Geoff Mulgan, Director, The Young Foundati.