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The Business School’s Professor of International Management, Maura Sheehan, is inviting colleagues to contribute to two special issues of the International Review of Applied Economics that will focus on Covid-19. Contributions from across a variety of academic disciplines and Schools are especially encouraged.

The first, entitled “The Political Economy of Covid-19”, will examine scenarios for recovery and resilience of economies and societies post-pandemic. Contributions that examine these issues in the context of developing and emerging economies and upon vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are particularly welcome. The magnitude of the crisis demonstrates the need for very different governmental responses compared to the laissez fair, austerity policies common since the 1980s, especially in the UK and US. The deadline for submission is 10 August 2020.

The second will examine the lessons and opportunities that the Covid-19 tragedy provides for the world to ‘re-set’ and reposition, moving away from unsustainable inequalities in income and wealth and exposure to the climate crisis. “Transitioning from the Covid-19 crisis towards a sustainable future” will focus on re-examining ‘economic growth’ for its own sake, towards the quality of life for individuals and societies, with a need for economic activities to be environmentally sustainable. The deadline for submission is also 10 August 2020.

All submissions will be peer reviewed rapidly. Maura said, “I am pleased to be co-editing these two special issues and would welcome the opportunity to work with colleagues to develop their ideas and research into manuscripts. It’s also intended they’ll be published as a book moving forward. Please contact me to discuss.”

You’ll find more information here.