SPERI Blog

Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute

SPERI develops and promotes new analysis and understanding of contemporary capitalism, and the major economic and political challenges arising from it.

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Moral panics and “anti-gender” politics: what can (queer) political economy tell us about global struggles over gender and sexuality?

Ellie Gore - 14 November 2024

Based on recently published research in Ghana, Ellie Gore argues that contemporary contestations over LGBTQ+ rights are entwined in colonial and neoliberal political economy. A queer political economy approach is therefore useful for understanding the shifting transnational landscapes of “anti-gender” politics.

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What impact do terrorist attacks have on our shared sense of identity?

Georgios Efthyvoulou, Harry Pickard & Vincenzo Bove - 12 November 2024

New research shows that higher exposure to terrorism strengthens identification with Britain but has no effect on identification with its constituent nations.

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GB Energy: The Future of Energy Governance?

Harvey Wood - 7 October 2024

The international community and its constituents find themselves in an awkward situation regarding climate change politics and energy governance. Labour should commit to progressive energy governance that meet the demands of the present situation and that renews Britain’s presence in international energy politics.  

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Has Keir Starmer healed Britain's 'fractured union'? 

Scott Lavery -  30 September 2024

Review - Fractured Union: Politics, Sovereignty and the Fight to Save the UK by Michael Kenny.

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City fortunes: The sources of wealth and international homeownership of the world’s urban wealth elite

Rowland Atkinson, Katie Higgins & Jonathan Bourne -  5 September 2024

We reveal the dominant industrial sectors for particular cities, key differences in the levels of inherited/self-made wealth, and the geography of their additional homes. What are the implications of new data to reveal the roots of urban fortunes around the world?

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Stricter ESG regulations may increase greenwashing risks and investor backlash

Erhan Kilincarslan & Jiafan Li - 27 August 2024

As regulations around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices intensify, companies face heightened scrutiny. While these regulations aim to promote transparency and accountability, they may inadvertently increase the risk of greenwashing and provoke investor backlash against ESG initiatives.

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