Dr. John O Neill

Biography

John O'Neill holds the Hallsworth Chair in Political Economy at the University of Manchester, where he also serves as the director of the Political Economy Institute and the MA in Political Economy program. His academic journey includes significant positions at the University of Sussex and the University of Wales. A noted contributor to the field, O'Neill is actively involved in environmental policy and political theory, exploring ethical dimensions in philosophy, economics, and sustainability. His teaching portfolio features a variety of courses at the undergraduate and master's levels, focusing on topics within political economy and social research. O'Neill's expertise intersects with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing his commitment to addressing global challenges such as poverty and environmental sustainability. He has supervised numerous doctoral students, guiding research on diverse topics including the philosophical implications of economic practices and the ethical limits of markets. As an active editorial board member for several journals, including New Political Economy and the Journal of Applied Philosophy, O'Neill actively contributes to the discourse in his fields of interest, influencing the next generation of scholars and practitioners.

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