The paper deals with the question of why and how complex processes
characterized by continuing direct interdependencies may lead to the
emergence of ?structure? at some ?meso? level. Using a simple
?folk-theorem? frame, it is argued that the basic coordination problem
can be solved through the emergence of an institution which in turn
requires the simultaneous formation of the institution?s ?carrier?
group. This co-evolution of a problem-solving emerging ?structure?
(institution) and group formation will typically take place at some
?meso? level, i.e. in mid-sized groups. Neo-Schumpeterian economists
have elaborated recently on this question in terms of innovations of
social rules and the processes of their adoption/diffusion (namely K.
Dopfer, J. Foster and J. Potts). The present paper argues, that this
process has to, and can, be traced back to a defined problem which is to
be solved individually and collectively. It will be argued here that
the meso group must be comprehended both as cause and effect of a
collective problem-solving process. The paper is considered to underpin
the Neo-Schumpeterian argument.
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