Contemporary geopolitical trends and COVID-19: The return of the political?
The threat posed by the novel Coronavirus has evidently led to a reassertion of political power over economic demands and global market forces.
Climate Change and COVID-19: What these crises tell us about a modernising approach
Why an ecological, rather than a modernising approach is necessary for tackling contemporary global crises facing our planet.
Advancing gender justice on Asian fast fashion supply chains post-COVID-19: Guidance from ILO’s Convention 190 on it’s first anniversary
On the first anniversary of the ILO’s adoption of C190, we are now grappling with seismic shocks to economic security and public health due to COVID-19.
The financialisation of distressed debts in Europe
EU institutions are encouraging the development of distressed debt markets, thereby meeting banks’ needs while opening up profit opportunities.
Distressed debts and the crisis of social reproduction in Europe
Distressed debts – also known as ‘non-performing loans’ – have been a key issue in Europe, especially in countries hit by austerity.
Studying an uncertain future: Researching political economy in a time of COVID-19, crisis and climate change
A new generation of political economists from SPERI’s Doctoral Researchers Network reflect on where the world may be going in the next ten years.
Will ‘Global Britain’ be a hard sell to British companies?
If the UK chooses not to align with EU regulations post-Brexit, the consequences for inward foreign direct investment to the UK may be significant.
Cancelling toxic household debt: the case for a modern debt jubilee
Creating fiscal space to write-off household debt will bring macroeconomic renewal and end the era of debt-dependent growth
What EU regulators should do to limit over-indebtedness
EU regulation should provide citizens a concrete possibility for a ‘second chance’ and for a fresh start from the chain of over-indebtedness.
Lessons learnt from the last recession: It’s time to target wealth!
The economic measures taken in the wake of the financial crisis were flawed. 12 years on, the wealthiest have gotten richer while incomes have stagnated.