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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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Beyond the blind box: The emotional economics of Labubu
Erhan Kilincarslan and Jiafan Li - 31 July 2025Beyond the blind box: The emotional economics of Labubu
Labubu toys have become a global sensation, showing how today’s consumers are drawn to emotional experiences, collectible charm, and online community. But behind the scenes are bigger questions about sustainability and addictive purchasing habits, especially to younger consumers.
Abandon rationality or abandon Trump?
Matthew Hurst and Thomas Moore - 13 May 2025Abandon rationality or abandon Trump?
Trump’s erratic actions expose the flaws in assuming political leaders behave rationally, challenging political science to confront irrational decision-making.
Seven theses on crisis
Chris Saltmarsh and Dillon Wamsley - 29 April 2025Seven theses on crisis
Chris and Dillon reflect on lessons from their recent 12-part podcast series Crisis Point. Listen to all episodes now.
Algorithmic hate: The political economy of the Far-Right online
Sara Hill - 28 January 2025Algorithmic hate: The political economy of the Far-Right online
Examinations of online far-right activity often focus on harmful content proliferation and its social and political impact. However, understandings of its spread often lack a consideration of the emerging political economy of social media algorithms and surveillance capitalism.
A different specter haunts the world
Fred Block - 27 January 2025A different specter haunts the world
The world is being held hostage to bad measurement practices because official economic statistics fail to include outlays to improve the skills and capacities of the labor force. This piece draws on arguments developed in his book, The Habitation Society: Creating Sustainable Prosperity (Agenda Publishing) forthcoming in February 2025.
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