Call for Papers – ‘(Re-)establishing Political Economy in Development Studies’
An Early Career-led and focused workshop from the PhD ‘Political Economy of Development’ working group. Funded by the European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI) and the Development Studies Association (DSA), linked to the joint...
The economic geographical challenges of 21st century capitalism
by Yuko Aoyama, Dan Haberly, Rory Horner and Seth Schindler The contemporary global economy is undergoing considerable turbulence. The state is resurgent, in multiple domains. Unpredictability is seemingly the name of the game amidst geopolitical and military...
Bridging Theory and Action: Pragmatist-Critical Realism in Development Studies
By Richard Heeks When it comes to tackling real-world problems, researchers often find themselves choosing between two big philosophical approaches: positivism, which focuses on hard facts and objectivity, and constructivism, which highlights how people shape their...