º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ 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 º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Political Economy Research Institute Publications Our research Our impact News 29 August 2024 Opportunities: British Academy Visiting Fellowships at SPERI SPERI invites scholars outside of the UK to apply via the British Academy funding scheme. Deadline 23 October 2024. 8 August 2024 Colin Hay on Thatcher’s 1983 speech that changed the world: RadioFrance SPERI’s co-director Professor Colin Hay in conversation with Professor Pauline Schnapper on Thatcher’s speech at the 1983 Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash 29 July 2024 SPERI Presents... Lessons in Power: all episodes available now! Our first podcast series invites former Labour ministers and advisors from the Blair and Brown era to reflect on lessons for the new Starmer government. Listen now on Acast, Spotify and the University of º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Player. 5 July 2024 Introducing SPERI Presents... A brand new podcast Our new podcast tackles the big questions in political economy. The introductory episode is available now! View all SPERI news