Book review: The Pound and the Fury: Why Anger and Confusion Reign in an Economy Paralysed by Myth by Jack Mosse
Anna Killick reviews a ‘satisfying and engaging’ new book by Jack Mosse that examines modern monetary theory (MMT).
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
Event: Beyond COP26: the political economy of net-zero | 17 November 2021
After the conclusion of COP26 join us for a discussion on the political economy of net zero.
Event: Continuity and Change in Social Contestation: The role of activism in shaping the global economy | 1 December 2021
Join us for an online event to discuss how different types and forms of social contestation determine how political and economic power is reworked and resisted
‘Navigating Storms’: New report published as part of Challenge Poverty Week 2021
A new report from the ESRC funded ‘Food vulnerability during COVID-19’ research project outlines people’s experiences of accessing food during the pandemic.
Rethinking Economic Policy: Crisis, Change and Continuity in the UK and beyond | Online workshop
SPERI is delighted to co-host an online workshop that will explore patterns of change and continuity in economic ideas, policies and practices in the UK and beyond.
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.