Research areas
We provide rigorous evidence-based analyses to produce studies, impact assessments, and evaluations across the research areas of the School. We deliver projects on these topics with strong engagement of LSE academics, policy impact and sound institutional capacity.
Education and Skills
Education goes beyond books and classrooms as it is linked to issues in wider society, from social inclusion to future employability.
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Environment and Energy
From transitioning to a low-carbon economy to sustainable growth, we tackle the challenges surrounding environmental and energy policies in innovative ways.
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EU Policies
Our knowledge of EU policies is all-encompassing, from EU governance, EU funds and policy-making to trade, law and social policy innovation.
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Finance
Risk management, resource allocation, international taxation, capital markets and portfolio analysis. Our work scope is broad; our expertise is world-leading.
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Health
We aim to influence health policy in its design, implementation and evaluation from a policy-making, finance, human resources and social care perspective.
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Housing
The housing sector is facing structural changes and challenges, whether we look at financing, homeownership and private renting, or the social impact of housing and homelessness.
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Inequalities
Why do inequalities escalate in so many different sectors across the world and how can we address the challenges this generates, both at the national and international levels?
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International Development
What causes and perpetuates global challenges such as poverty, social exclusion, economic stagnation, humanitarian crises, conflict and violence?
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Labour Markets and Employment
The labour market is at the heart of the economy and society overall, and we support governments, firms, employers and employees in dealing with its challenges.
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Law and Criminology
We tailor our scope of work to the most timely and challenging legal questions around human rights, EU, corporate and international law.
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Media and Communications
Our critical and empirical work captures the central role of media and communications within contemporary society and studies the evolution of practices, processes and discourses.
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Organisations and Management
We produce insights into human resources, international development, growth, and innovation, from a managerial and economic perspective.
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Psychological and Behavioural Science
Conspiracy theorists, patient experiences, drivers’ behaviour, identity constructions in minorities. We investigate the human mind and behaviour in a societal context.
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Public Policy and Regulation
We look at public policies and regulations from three diverse but related, perspectives: existing practices, potential reforms, and policy impact on citizens across society.
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Technology and Innovation
We address key trends and developments in technology and their implications for society, from the internet of things and cloud computing to big data and online privacy protection.
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Trade and Investment
Trade and investment play a central role in regional, national and global economies. We provide insights into the many and complex dimensions of trade agreements.
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Urban and Regional Development
As the world is rapidly urbanising and our population is growing at an unprecedented speed, we tackle key issues affecting our environment, culture and society.
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