Political economy is a robust field of study that examines the economic
and political institutions that shape our interactions with one another.
Likewise, social economy focuses on the social interactions, networks,
and communities that embody our daily lives. Together, these fields of
study seek to understand the historical and contemporary world around
us by examining market, political, and social institutions. Through these
sectors of life, people come together to exchange goods and services, solve
collective problems, and build communities to live better together.
Scholarship in this tradition is alive and thriving today. By using the lens
of political and social economy, books in this series will examine complex
social problems, the institutions that attempt to solve these problems, and
the consequences of action within such institutions. Further, this approach
lends itself to a variety of methods, including fieldwork, case studies, and
experimental economics. Such analysis allows for deeper understanding of
social phenomena, detailing the context, incentives, and interactions that
shape our lives.
This series provides a much-needed space for interdisciplinary research on contemporary topics on political and social economy. In much of academia today, scholars are encouraged to work independently and within the strict boundaries of their disciplines. However, the
pursuit of understanding our society requires social scientists to collaborate across disciplines, using multiple methods. This series provides such an opportunity for scholars interested in breaking down the boundaries of disciplines in order to better understand the world around us