The future of work, finance and the economy
With the success of Bristol University Press and Policy Press, we have curated a collection linking theory and practice, featuring research-driven yet accessible books for a broad business audience.…Read more
Jonathan Parker, author of 'Analysing the History of British Social Welfare', highlights the importance of ensuring that those celebrating the end of 14 years of Tory rule continue to hold the new government accountable, as both centre-left and centre-right can neglect the human element in fiscal policies.…Read more
Merete Monrad explores how AI shapes emotional expression and imposes norms in digital interactions, highlighting the political implications of these technologies.…Read more
Janne Tienari and Paul Savage, authors of 'Moomin Management', consider how generosity shapes the ethos of the Moomin business, underpinning not just the brand but strategic partnerships and engagement with new tech and the virtual world.…Read more
Lee Gregory wishes there had been more evidence of @UKLabour’s anti-poverty ambition in the King’s Speech. …Read more
Jen Shang and Adrian Sargeant, authors of 'Meaningful Philanthropy', present a new perspective on philanthropy. Considering who people are when they give is more valuable than asking why they give if we want to consider how to encourage philanthropy. …Read more
Danny Dorling. author of 'Peak Injustice', offers his take on the results of the UK General Election.…Read more
Uta Bolt looks at essays written by 11-year-old girls in 1969 to see if their predictions for life at 25 affected their earning outcomes.…Read more
Marcos González Hernando and Gerry Mitchell look at the contradiction between the disempowerment felt by those earning >£59k and their political influence. This clout should be used to vote for radical investment in the general election.…Read more
As part of the Academics Stand Against Poverty blog series, Georgia van Toorn, Joanna Redden, Lina Dencik, Jess Brand and colleagues challenge Labour to resist the temptation to rely on technological solutions such as AI to tackle the structural problems of poverty and inequality.…Read more