Institutional analysis is a research area that examines the role, structure, and impact of institutions within societal and organizational contexts. It involves studying how institutions such as government agencies, businesses, NGOs, and social norms shape behavior and outcomes. Institutional analysis often focuses on the rules, norms, and routines that govern behavior within organizations and society, and how they influence decision-making processes, resource allocation, and power dynamics. Researchers in this field may use a variety of interdisciplinary methods, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, to better understand the functioning and effects of institutional systems.