The effect of labor organization on integrated pest management (IPM) adoption

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Institutions, defined as “the rules of the game,” are crucial for sustainable societal development, influencing both human interactions and human-nature dynamics. Issues like poverty, famine, civil war, and environmental degradation often stem from institutional failures, while prosperity and resource sustainability arise from effective governance. Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries exemplify the interdependencies between human and ecological systems, necessitating diverse historical governance structures. However, social and ecological conditions are constantly evolving, presenting challenges to existing institutions. Changes can be long-term, such as population growth and climate change; medium-term, like new technologies; or short-term, such as natural disasters. Each requires a reevaluation of institutional rules, as failure to adapt can lead to significant social costs. Yet, institutional change faces a dilemma: stability is needed to guide expectations and behaviors, while adaptability is essential to respond to new challenges. Understanding the balance between stability and change, and developing adaptive institutions, is vital for societal resilience and a key research focus for social scientists. The series aims to explore the mechanisms of institutional change, the determinants and actors involved, and the broader consequences, seeking to design effective adaptive institutions and governance structures across vario