Research Group

Political Economy Political Science Institutions (PEPSI)

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This research group was founded in 2022 by faculty in the Department of Government who study political economy and institutions.

The research group aims to bring together researchers who work broadly in the fields of political economy and political institutions. The research focus of the group is the relationship between various sociopolitical and economic phenomena that impact governance, policy decision making, and/or individual’s behaviour.

The Department of Government at the University of Essex leads this group and looks for opportunities to connect with colleagues around the world.

Upcoming events

Conferences

  • 4 October 2024 - 1st annual PEPSI launch conference (programme PDF)

External speaker series (Wednesdays 1.30pm - 3pm)

  • 16 October 2024 -  Volha Charnysh (MIT)
  • 27 November 2024 – Luca Braghieri  (Bocconi University)
  • 4 December 2024 - Judith Spirig (UCL)

(These sessions are organised by Dr Michele Rosenberg).

Internal speaker series (Wednesdays 12.30pm - 1.30pm)

  • 23 October 2024 - Roi Zur
  • 6 November 2024 - Allyson Benton
  • 20 November 2024 - Winifred Michael

(These sessions are organised by Dr Florian Kern).

Group members