Reglobalisation in action- Part 5: Towards a globalist feminist trade politics
A truly progressive agenda has to recognise the centrality of gendered and other social hierarchies to the deeper workings of the global political economy
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
SPERI Spotlight: Introducing Dr Natalie Langford
For this month’s SPERI spotlight, we talk to Natalie Langford about their research on labour in relation to contemporary shifts in trade and production.
Professor Genevieve LeBaron gives her inaugural lecture
On October 9th Professor Genevieve LeBaron, Co-Director of SPERI, gave her inaugural lecture on ‘Capitalism and Modern Slavery’.
Political Economy Seminar Series 2019-20
We are very pleased to announce the details of our Political Economy Seminar Series 2019-20.
SPERI Spotlight: Introducing Dr Merve Sancak
What does your research focus on? My research examines the ways through which countries can achieve more inclusive development. I’m […]
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.