Why can leaders like Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau prorogue (temporarily shut down) Parliament when it suits their interests? How does the First Past the Post System in Canada, or the American Electoral College influence election outcomes? Institutions serve as formal and informal rules of the game that policymakers must adhere to. They can often have a profound influence on policy. This week we will examine why institutions matter in politics. It’s less boring than it sounds, I promise!
