Political Economy Our political economists research how economic and political theories like capitalism, democracy, and socialism work in the real world. We research production and trade and their relation to politics and society. You are here Home Faculty of Social Sciences Research with impact Sustainable Futures Political Economy The shift to home working during Covid-19 threatens the survival of local goods and services Will Covid-19 kill the high street once and for all? The Covid-19 pandemic has not only drastically changed how we live, but also how we work, and this could have long term consequences for the future of our cities, say academics from the University of Sheffield. Read the news story Repurposing 'the corporation' for a more resilient economy The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed weaknesses within large, well-established companies. But are those weaknesses caused by the pandemic, or are they the consequence of excesses in the non-financial (or non-banking) corporate sector post-2008? Read more
