##  [Rational Choice Institutionalism](/index.php/rational-choice-institutionalism) 

  ##  [Rational Choice Institutionalism](https://social.quantumdictionary.io/rational-choice-institutionalism-0) 

  

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Definition

A theoretical framework that applies rational-choice assumptions about actors' preferences, objectives, and strategic calculation to analyze how formal rules, procedures, and organizational structures (institutions) shape payoff structures, constrain options, and produce stable interactional outcomes.