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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy)

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Launched in 2022, now in collaboration with @gftuet.org.uk Promoting political economy to equip workers with the tools necessary to understand macroeconomic policies and decision making in contemporary capitalist society.

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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 13h
[In 3 WEEKS] 🔥🔌 Energy and Food: Towards public ownership and re-organising production 🌽🔥 We have @graceblakeley.substack.com, Matt Huber, and @xkonstantinidis.bsky.social on the panel. Register to join 👉 tinyurl.com/yc39fb25 🗓️ Wednesday 21 October ⏰ 6pm (UK) / 1pm (NY) / 12pm (OK) 💻 Online
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Our 2026/27 programme is here! The 1st session 🚢 Energy and Food: Towards public ownership and reorganising production🌽 is a month away on 📍21 Oct📍. Register NOW for Session 1 here: bit.ly/4rnGU8p We'll announce the speakers soon. Sign up for our mailing list to stay updated: bit.ly/4yI7Py2
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SPARC @wearesparc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
"Globalisation, far from producing peaceful economic competition and state cooperation, has given birth to new and virulent forms of imperialism... resting on the organisation of production across borders and the command of money and finance." #imperialism #capitalism wearesparc.org/balancesheet...
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Imperialism Today: Production, Money and Power in a Fragmenting World -
Costas Lapavitsas SOAS Imperialist ascendancy The intensification of imperialism during the last two decades, with the USA in the lead, is beyond dispute.
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Some of our organisers have been part of the new international research collective just launched. Please see below for more information on ❤️‍🔥SPARC (Socio-economic Policy Analysis and Research Collective)❤️‍🔥 Visit the website: www.wearesparc.org
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NEW IDEAS for a brighter future Read about the SOAS-GFTU Political Economy Conference New Forms of Money Special Issue in Japanese Political Economy Read More
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
🚨TONIGHT🚨 Our final session of the year 🔥🌍🌳The Climate and Ecological Crisis and the Role of Trade Unions✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 Speakers: @maxajl.bsky.social & John Bellamy Foster Chair: Ying Chen 🗓️ Wednesday 18 March ⏰ 6pm (UK) / 2pm (NY) / 1pm (OK) Join ▶️ us02web.zoom.us/j/8321897736...
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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 18/03/2026
📢 There's still time for you to have your say on the future of trade union education. 👂 We want to hear from workers no matter of current employment status or union membership. 👋 Get involved today - gftuet.org.uk/workersvoices2026 #GFTUET #WorkersVoices2026
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🚨IN 2 DAYS - Our final session of the year 🔥🌍🌳The Climate and Ecological Crisis and the Role of Trade Unions✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 Speakers: @maxajl.bsky.social & John Bellamy Foster Chair: Ying Chen 🗓️Wednesday 18 March ⏰6pm (UK) / 2pm (NY) / 1pm (OK) Join ▶️ bit.ly/4s7P58l
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
🚨Our final session of this academic year (2025/26) is coming up in a week. We discuss 🔥🌏🌳The Climate and Ecological Crisis and the Role of Trade Unions✊🏽✊🏿✊🏾 with @maxajl.bsky.social and John Bellamy Foster, chaired by Ying Chen. 🗓️ 18 March ⏰ 6pm (UK) / 2pm (NY) / 1pm (OK)
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
🚨TONIGHT🚨 Social reproduction and precarious and unpaid labour with @anamarymaquelin.bsky.social & Luiza Nassif Pires, chaired by Srishti Yadav. 🗓️ 4 March ⏰ 6pm (UK) / 1pm (NY) / 12pm (OK) Join here ▶️ us02web.zoom.us/j/8851135702... See below for detail. 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
‼️TOMORROW‼️ Our penultimate session of this academic year @anamarymaquelin.bsky.social & Luiza Nassif Pires will discuss 🔥Social Reproduction🔥 chaired by Srishti Yadav. 🗓️ 4 March ⏰ 6pm (UK) / 1pm (NY) / 12pm (OK) Join ▶️ us02web.zoom.us/j/8851135702...
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
❤️‍🔥Next Wednesday❤️‍🔥, we will discuss 🔎 Social Reproduction and Precarious and Unpaid Labour 🔍 with @anamarymaquelin.bsky.social & Luiza Nassif Pires, chaired by Srishti Yadav. 🗓️ 4th March 2026 ⏰ 6pm (UK) / 1pm (NY) / 12pm (OK) Please see below for bullet points Anamary has kindly provided.
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
If you're in London, come join the talk with one of our organisers @hwanheebae.bsky.social discussing political economy and why it matters for trade unions.
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
We've been talking about the increasing job insecurity and precarity for the past few weeks. Next, we discuss 🔎Social Reproduction and Precarious and Unpaid Labour🔍 with @anamarymaquelin.bsky.social & Luiza Nassif Pires, chaired by Srishti Yadav. 🗓️ 4th March ⏰ 6pm (UK) / 1pm (NY) / 12pm (OK)
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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 19/02/2026
📺Catch up on the 8th session in the Political Economy International School series w/ @jamiewoodcock.com, Craig Gent & Chair, @chandnid.bsky.social. 🤖Are AI and Robots Coming For My Job? @soasnssrfree.bsky.social | @soaseconomics.bsky.social 📷Watch & share: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjnp... #GFTUET
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Are AI and Robots Coming For My Job?
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
6PM TONIGHT (UK) (1pm NY / 12pm OK) 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 Join here ▶️https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81977436427?pwd=GEnabBopBqyU5tzCPYcauYnVYekwu8.1
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
🚨Wednesday🚨 We discuss 🔎The Rise of AI and the Changes in Work and Employment🔍 with @vivaharehills.bsky.social and Jamie Woodcock, chaired by @chandnid.bsky.social . 🗓️ 18 February ⏰ 6pm (UK) / 1pm (NY) / 12pm (OK) Join here: us02web.zoom.us/j/8197743642...
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
🚨Next Wednesday🚨 We discuss 🔎The Rise of AI and the Changes in Work and Employment🔍 with @vivaharehills.bsky.social and Jamie Woodcock, chaired by @chandnid.bsky.social 🗓️ 18 February ⏰ 6pm (UK) / 1pm (NY) / 12pm (OK) Register to receive the Zoom link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
TOMORROW We discuss 🚨Immigration and Labour🚨 with David Bacon and Hannah Cross, chaired by @surbhikesar.bsky.social. 🗓️ Wednesday 04 February ⏰ 6-8pm (UK) / 1-3pm (NY) / 12-2pm (OK) Join ▶️ bit.ly/4qdNZWG
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SOAS Economics @soaseconomics.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
📌 Join us at @soasuni.bsky.social #Economics with @soasnssrfree.bsky.social for a discussion with David Bacon and Hannah Cross, chaired by @surbhikesar.bsky.social: 🎤 Immigration and Labour 🌍 🗓️ 04 February, 6PM 📍 Online, Via Zoom info and registration 🔗 www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
🚨Next Wednesday (04 February 6pm UK)🚨 We'll talk about immigration and labour with David Bacon and Dr. Hannah Cross, chaired by @surbhikesar.bsky.social. Sign up to our mailing list to receive the Zoom link: bit.ly/47u3rZb
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
IN AN HOUR (6pm UK / 1pm NY / 12pm OK)👇🏽👇🏾👇🏿 Join here: us02web.zoom.us/j/8248683072...
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
🚨TOMORROW 21 Jan🚨 We kick off 2026 with 🌏 Global Value Chains and What They Mean for International Workers' Solidarity ✊🏼✊🏿✊🏽. 📌Speakers: Nikos Chatzarakis & Andrea Ricci 📌Chair: Costas Lapavitsas ⏰ 6-8pm (UK) / 1-3pm (NY) / 12-2pm (OK) Join us here 👉🏼 bit.ly/4jP1Tgx
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
⛑️ Workers' Voices on Trade Union Education 2026 If you're based in Britain or Ireland, please take part! Launched by @gftuet.org.uk and @soaseconomics.bsky.social, the survey aims to find out 🔎workers' experiences with trade unions and union education, and their interest in political economy 🔍
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Happy New Year! Our first session in 2026 is in less than 2 weeks. 🌍 Global value chains and what they mean for international workers solidarity ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼 🔉 Nikolaos Chatzarakis & Andrea Ricci 📆 Wed 21 January 2026 ⏰ 6-8pm (UK) / 1-3pm (NY) / 12-2pm (OK) Watch our first 5 sessions ▶️ bit.ly/4ptR98k
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
In 3 HOURS! Join us on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8494914746...
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SOAS Economics @soaseconomics.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
📌 Join us TOMORROW with @soasnssrfree.bsky.social for a discussion with Manuel Aalbers and @hwanheebae.bsky.social, Chaired by Karthik Manickam: 🎤 Welfare Regime and Capitalism: Housing and Pensions 🌍 🗓️ 10 December, 6PM 📍 Online, Via Zoom info and registration 🔗 www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
SAPE 5. Welfare Regime and Capitalism: 🏡Housing🏡 & 👵🏾Pensions👴🏼 📌Wednesday 10 Dec 6pm UK time Join Manuel Aalbers and @hwanheebae.bsky.social to discuss ‼️why we can't afford housing and retirement ⁉️, chaired by @karthikmanickam.bsky.social. ▶️ us02web.zoom.us/j/8494914746...
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Paulo L dos Santos @plbds.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
The Forum for Real Economic Emancipation has put out an edited version of our talks to British trade union activists & educators on Inflation and the Cost of Living Crisis earlier this month. With Ramaa Vasudevan. @freefreeforum.bsky.social @soasnssrfree.bsky.social #EconSky youtu.be/KiGBiOUR_00?...
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Inflation & the Cost of Living Crisis: Who Pays, Who’s Protected?
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FREE @freefreeforum.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
We’re told inflation happens because workers “ask for too much” and “consume too much.” But that story puts the blame on workers instead of excessive profit margins. 👉 Watch for the deeper dive into #capitalism, #inflation, and #costofliving youtu.be/KiGBiOUR_00
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
🛎️ TOMORROW 🛎️ SAPE 4: Austerity and Fiscal Policy 📌 Wednesday 26 November 2025 📌 6-8pm (UK time) Join our discussion with Peter Bloom and Pedro Rossi, chaired by Clara Mattei. 🔎 Who pays when governments tighten belts? Supported by @gftuet.org.uk Join here: us02web.zoom.us/j/8636905030...
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
📢 SAPE 4: Austerity and Fiscal Policy 💷 is coming up next Wednesday 26 November 6pm UK time! Join the discussion with Peter Bloom and Pedro Rossi, chaired by Clara Mattei, on 🔎 who pays when governments tighten belts. Sign up to receive Zoom link: bit.ly/47u3rZb Supported by @gftuet.org.uk
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
WE START IN AN HOUR! (6pm UK / 1pm NY / 12pm Tulsa / 11am Colorado) Join us here: us02web.zoom.us/j/8909641791... See you all soon!
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Our 3rd session is on 💸Cost of Living Crisis and Inflation💸. Join the discussion with @plbds.bsky.social and Ramaa Vasudevan, chaired by @hwanheebae.bsky.social on ⏰Wednesday 12 Nov 6-8pm (UK) / 1-3pm (NY) / 12-2pm (OK). Sign up to receive Zoom link: bit.ly/47u3rZb. supported by @gftuet.org.uk
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
SAPE 2 Imperialism: Economics of Re-armament and Militarism with Costas Lapavitsas and Clara Mattei, chaired by Hanin Khawaja is on 📍Wednesday 29 October 6-8pm UK time📍. Supported by @gftuet.org.uk Please find the discussion topics below. Sign up to receive Zoom link: bit.ly/47u3rZb
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Thanks everyone for joining yesterday's conversation on the changing world order (tariffs, trade war, and more) with @stevemaherecon.bsky.social & @profwolff.bsky.social, chaired by Clara Mattei and hosted by @gftuet.org.uk You can watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/live/vM3a98S...
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The changing world order: Tariff, Trade war, and more
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SOAS Economics @soaseconomics.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
📌 Join us at @soasuni.bsky.social #Economics with @soasnssrfree.bsky.social for a discussion with @stevemaherecon.bsky.social and @profwolff.bsky.social, chaired by Clara Mattei on: 🎤The Changing World Order: Tariffs, Trade War, and More 🌍 🗓️ 15 October, 6PM 📍 Zoom 🔗 www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
📍Wednesday 15 Oct 6-8pm (UK) 🌍The Changing World Order: Tariffs, Trade War, and More🌏 by @stevemaherecon.bsky.social & @profwolff.bsky.social, chaired by Clara Mattei. @soaseconomics.bsky.social @nssrnews.bsky.social @gftuet.org.uk @gftu.org.uk Sign up to receive Zoom link: bit.ly/47u3rZb
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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 13/10/2025
🚨Launching this Wednesday | Political Economy International School ✊🗣Our first school connecting academic discussions to the real-world power struggle and workers’ everyday lives. ⏳Sign here whilst places last: gftuet.org.uk/education #GFTUET #Political #Economy
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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 02/10/2025
🚨 Why Can't We Afford Housing & Retirement? 🎙️ With Manuel Aalbers & @hwanheebae.bsky.social | Chaired by Karthik Manickam. ✊ Sign up here: gftuet.org.uk/courses/political-eco… #GFTUET #PoliticalEconomy
Promotional image for a GFTU Educational Trust event titled "Why Can't We Afford Housing & Retirement?" scheduled for Wednesday, 10 December at 6 PM. The image features the event date and topic, the logos of GFTU Educational Trust and Political Economy International School, and headshots of three panelists: Hwanhee Bae, Karthik Manicam, and Manuel Albers, against a backdrop with a house outline and a financial document.Promotional flyer for a the Why Can't We Afford Housing & Retirement session as part of GFTU Educational Trust's Political Economy International School featuring speaker, Manual Aalbers.Promotional flyer for a the Why Can't We Afford Housing & Retirement session as part of GFTU Educational Trust's Political Economy International School featuring speaker, Hwanhee Bae.Promotional flyer for a the Why Can't We Afford Housing & Retirement session as part of GFTU Educational Trust's Political Economy International School featuring Chair, Karthik Manickam.
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SAPE (Series in Advanced Political Economy) @sapetalks.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
WE ARE BACK! With @freefreeforum.bsky.social newly joined us, we are re-launching the Series in collaboration with @gftuet.org.uk. Find our 2025/26 programme below. Sign up for our mailing list: bit.ly/47u3rZb Register for courses: bit.ly/4mYcC9d
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