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The Role of Institutions in Mediating and Standardizing Relationships
Interacting with others is defined by the mediating institution. In different contexts, one can play various roles like employer, employee, or health insurance customer. The state is not just physical buildings, but the network of institutions that standardize relationships and exchanges between individuals. Private institutions also rely on the power of the state.