What happens to the environment in times of economic trouble and why should we care?
The prospect of a no-deal Brexit holds implications for the future of environmental policy in the UK, and it is the poorest who are most likely to suffer.
Leading the debate on a new political economy
SPERI develops and promotes new analysis and understanding of contemporary capitalism, and of the major economic and political challenges arising from it.
Recent News
All-women Editorial Board for Review of International Political Economy
Review of International Political Economy announces its first all-women Editorial Board, including SPERI Co-Director Genevieve LeBaron.
SPERI Spotlight: Introducing Professor Michael Jacobs
For this months SPERI spotlight, we speak to Michael Jacobs about their research on alternative economic paradigms and his critique of orthodox economics.
New video: ‘Political Economy on Trial’ workshop
A new video about the ‘Political Economy on Trial’ workshop, hosted by SPERI in March 2019, is now available to watch
SPERI hosts launch event for Andrew Gamble’s new book ‘Rethinking Democracy’
We were very pleased to host a public book launch last month for Professor Andrew Gamble’s new book ‘Rethinking Democracy.’
Our Research
SPERI is an international research centre at the University of Sheffield. We explore how contemporary economies work and the public policies which could achieve a more equal and sustainable society. Our research is focused around four priority themes.
Research Themes
Labour & Decent Work
The nature of labour and work in the global economy is changing fast. Rapid reconfiguration of business models, new technologies, […]
Corporate Power & the Global Economy
As corporate control over global production, consumption, and distribution systems increases, so too does business actors’ economic and political influence. […]
Finance, Debt & Society
This research theme explores the political, institutional, economic, technological and cultural dynamics of change in the financial and monetary sphere, […]
Capitalism, Democracy & the State
Sustained low growth, weakening US leadership, resurgent protectionism, environmental degradation, and the so-called rise of populism all challenge the liberal […]
Our Impact
We work closely with policymakers and partners from around the world to develop our research and ensure it has real impact.