Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute 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. You are here Home Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute Publications Our research Our impact News 11 December 2024 Postdocs in Political Economy: SPERI incubator workshop This workshop is for postgraduate and early-career researchers with an interest in securing postdoctoral fellowships in political economy and related fields. 27 February 2025. 5 December 2024 SPERI Presents... New Thinking: Climate Scenarios w/ Ben Clift & Caroline Kuzemko In this new episode, Professor Ben Clift and Dr Caroline Kuzemko (University of Warwick) discuss their article 'The social construction of sustainable futures: how models and scenarios limit climate mitigation possibilities'. 7 November 2024 The Nationalisation of UK Aid and Development by Melita Lazell & Ivica Petrikova The latest book in SPERI's Palgrave series 'Building a Sustainable Political Economy: SPERI Research & Policy' is available now - with discount code. 31 October 2024 SPERI Presents... New Thinking: Queer Activism in Ghana with Ellie Gore In a new podcast, Dr Ellie Gore (University of Manchester) discusses their new brand new book Between HIV Prevention & LGBTI Rights: The Political Economy of Queer Activism in Ghana. View all SPERI news