91Ö±²¥ 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 91Ö±²¥ Political Economy Research Institute Publications Our research Our impact News 28 February 2025 SPERI impact: Remi Edwards presents research at Fruit Logistica 2025 Remi presented her research on workers' experience of ethical certification schemes in the banana industry to industry stakeholders in Berlin. 21 February 2025 Our Doctoral Researchers Network has big plans for the year Workshops will cover writing skills, queer political economy and the climate crisis alongside the annual conference. 12 February 2025 Podcast Marketing & Promotion intern - apply now! SPERI is hiring a Marketing & Promotion intern to support our podcast work for 70 hours March - June. 7 February 2025 Open call: Podcast series on Political Economy of Everyday Life We welcome expressions of interest to lead on all or part of a new SPERI Present... podcast series. View all SPERI news