A recent book contributing to the discourse on rent offers a map to those who would brave the chaos of the past and present of rent theory. This humble intervention, conveniently titled Rent, is as compelling as it is concise, which this blog post summarises.
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Launch of Captured: How neoliberalism transformed the Australian state Speakers: Phillip Toner and Michael Rafferty Thursday 5 September 2024, 1:30-2:30 pm Room 341, Social Sciences Building, University of Sydney Please join Phil Toner, Mike Rafferty and contributors for a seminar [...]
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It pains us to admit that in today’s fast-paced world, there is constant pressure to be stylish and relevant. Take blue jeans for instance - the never-ending list of new trends or the infinite number colours, cuts and styles seem to justify our temptation. We are pressured to be new and [...]
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Bluetooth headphones are essential and addictive, you might even be using a pair now. Following Covid-19 pandemic headphones have become vital for work, while also being essential tools for personal privacy, in work, entertainment or fitness activities. These varied applications have made them [...]
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You probably have at least ten tote bags at the back of your cupboard. The humble tote bag has a knack of accumulating in a way like no other. Yet, while these reusable cotton bags may seem good in principle, they have a much larger environmental impact than appears at first glance.
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Producing approximately 23 billion pairs of shoes each year, the global footwear industry is marred by significant environmental and ethical challenges. Despite the industry's substantial output, only about 5% of shoes are recycled, leaving the majority to exacerbate landfill issues globally. [...]
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We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Australian International Political Economy Network (AIPEN) Richard Higgott Journal Article Prize. We are delighted to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the prize, which is awarded annually for the best article published in [...]
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Political Economy Seminar
Class, Party, and American Politics in 2024
Speaker: Matthew Karp, Princeton University
Time and date: Friday, 2 August 2024, 4-5:30 pm
Location: A02 Social Sciences Building, Room 650, The University of Sydney
Abstract: It may be [...]
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