The Law and Political Economy Collective brings together thinkers dedicated to developing a better understanding of the way that law shapes relations of power.

We believe that a better understanding of law’s role in upholding the present distribution of wealth and state power is crucial to a more just, sustainable future.

Selected Articles from the Journal of Law and Political Economy

  • Queering the Right Wing Constitution?

    Trans Litigation and "Parents’ Rights"

    October 30, 2024 at 5 pm ET

    Zoom

    In a judiciary system deeply influenced by a right-wing worldview, how should constitutional scholars and advocates approach litigating for trans rights? How do we understand trans rights, not just within the frame of identity and equality, but also within the frame of political economy, freedom, and human flourishing? Join Kyle Velte, Meredith Taylor Brown, Mary Anne Case, Hila Keren, and Craig Konnoth for a panel discussion.

    Click here to register.

  • APPEAL Emerging Scholars Workshop

    Heterodox Economics Meets Law and Political Economy:  Examining Liberal Authoritarianism

    October 26, 2024

    9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET

    John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    524 W 59th St, New York, NY 10019

    Register by October 18 via this this link.

    View the workshop program here.

  • Call for Papers: 2025 Law and Society Association Annual Meeting

    Deadline for submissions:

    October 22, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET

    Click here for submission information.

    Click here to submit an abstract.

  • The Law and Political Economy of Social Reproduction

    May 21, 2025

    The University of Chicago

    Read the call for papers at this link.

    Submit an abstract before January 15 through this link.

  • What is Capitalism? Reading & Discussion Group

    October 25, 2024 at 3 pm ET

    A discussion with David Ciepley on his article Democracy and the Corporation: The Long View.

    Register here.

  • What is Capitalism? Reading & Discussion Group

    Friday November 15 at 3pm ET

    A discussion with Fernando Loayza Jordán on his paper, Contesting the Neoliberal Social Contract.

    Registration details forthcoming.

  • What is Capitalism? Reading & Discussion Group

    December 6, 2024 at 3 pm ET

    A discussion with Diana Reddy on her forthcoming article, Transaction Benefits at Work: Regulating the Future of Work for the Future of Society.

    Registration details forthcoming.

  • What is Capitalism? Reading & Discussion Group

    February 28, 2025 at 3 pm ET

    A discussion with Kimberly Kracman on her article, Code as Constitution: The Negotiation of a Uniform Accounting Code for U.S. Railway Corporations and the Moral Justification of Stakeholder Claims on Wealth, Critical Perspectives on Accounting.

    Registration details forthcoming.