In July 2025 the Journal of Australian Political Economy published a special issue (JAPE No.95) devoted to recollections and implications of 50 years of Political Economy courses at the University of Sydney. Why is this issue so critical to the past, present and future of political economy?
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The Discipline of Political Economy at the University of Sydney warmly invites you to a special event commemorating its 50th anniversary. This occasion marks five decades of pioneering scholarship, critical inquiry, and public engagement in Political Economy.
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Full time (Part Time negotiable), Fixed term for 3 years Work with a team of interdisciplinary researchers and doctoral students building a conceptual and empirical map of the emerging Climate Economy in Australia Academic Level A, Base Salary from $109,301 + 17% superannuation
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The concept of productivity, including those for labour, capital and multi-factor productivity (MFP) are central to economic discussion about national economic performance, government policy and income distribution. There is common agreement that productivity growth has been, and remains, [...]
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Earlier this year, the Discipline of Political Economy, together with the Political Economy Student Society (ECOPSoc), hosted an outstanding and well-attended talk by former Greek finance minister and Honorary Professor of Political Economy Yanis Varoufakis at the University of Sydney. The [...]
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The University of Sydney welcomes applications for the position of Lecturer in Political Economy (Education Focused) (Level B)
The position is based at the School of Social and Political Sciences and will significantly contribute to the Discipline of Political [...]
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The Political Economy Society at the University of Sydney are putting out a call for interest on their upcoming student led ‘UPSWELL’ journal. If you have experience or want to be involved, join us on Wednesday 4th Oct 6PM to hear our ideas, contribute yours, and create a vision [...]
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I have recently co-written a chapter in the new ‘Handbook of Alternative Theories of Political Economy’ that considers ways that political economy teaching can be expanded. Five broad strategies are discussed: seeking reform to get more PE units of study taught within economics [...]
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