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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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Indonesia’s New State Capitalism and the price of nickel downstream ‘Green’ Industrial Policy
Muhammad Firman Eko Putra - 17 September 2025Indonesia’s New State Capitalism and the price of nickel downstream ‘Green’ Industrial Policy
Indonesia’s ‘green’ industrial policy epitomises the reemergence of state capitalism, in which state institutions both stabilise and facilitate market expansion. On the ground, however, this reproduces the old developmental state paradigm of growth at all costs, perpetuating extractivism and generating new injustices.
Brazil and COP30: Calling time on deforestation or agribusinesses as usual?
Paulina Flores-Martinez, Tony Heron, Ângela Camana, Marília L.David and Tomaz Fares - 12 September 2025Brazil and COP30: Calling time on deforestation or agribusinesses as usual?
Ending deforestation in Brazil requires not a change of rhetoric, but an entire rethink of the country’s ‘neo-extractivist’ development model and the system of political patronage that underpins it.
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.
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