About Us
WHO WE ARE
Our Purpose
Empirica is the research and publications committee of the Political Economy Society. We produce weekly articles and long-form research on politics, economics, geopolitics, and international affairs, and support members conducting original research.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Mission & Values
Our Journal stands as a defender of reliability, and is committed to presenting meticulously researched facts as the foundation of well-informed opinions. We ignite intellectual curiosity among students, spotlighting the crucial spheres of politics and economics, aiming to foster a vibrant academic community.
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Our core values embrace open dialogue, critical thinking, and the spirited exchange of ideas, nurturing an environment where discourse and learning flourish together.
01. Reliability
Meticulously researched facts, presented as the foundation of informed opinion.
02. Curiosity
Igniting intellectual engagement with politics, economics, and beyond.
03. Open Dialogue
Critical thinking and the spirited exchange of ideas always.
HOW WE BECAME
EMPIRICA
A merger of two committees
Empirica was born in 2026 from the merger of MJPE and Minerva, combining MJPE's weekly journal publishing with Minerva's research mentorship into one home for political economy research.