<P> New institutionalism can take different focuses and can draw its inspiration from different disciplines . Here are some types of new institutional study: </P> <P> Normative institutionalism is sometimes seen as the "original" new institutionalism; much of the introduction of this article relates to a normative view of institutionalism . A sociological interpretation of institutions, normative institutionalism holds that a "logic of appropriateness" guides the behavior of actors within an institution . The norms and formal rules of institutions will shape the actions of those acting within them . According to March (1994, 57 - 58), the logic of appropriateness means that actions are "matched to situations by means of rules organized into identities ." Thus according to normative institutionalism, much of the behavior of institutional actors is based on the recognized situation the actors encounter, the identity of the actors in the situation, and the analysis by the actor of the rules that generally govern behavior for that actor in that particular situation . </P> <P> This approach can be readily contrasted with rational choice institutionalism: rather than a series of calculated actions designed to maximise perceived benefit, any given actor within an institution will feel to some extent constrained and obligated by the norms and rules of the institution . </P> <P> Rational choice institutionalism draws heavily from rational choice theory, but is not identical to it . Proponents of this theory argue that political actors' rational choices are constrained ("bounded rationality"). But, individuals realize their goals can be best achieved through institutions . In other words, institutions are systems of rules and inducements to behavior in which individuals attempt to maximize their own utilities . </P>

What is the difference between old and new institutionalism