Neil Lee
@neillee.bsky.social
Professor of Economic Geography, LSE
Ooof
Pension fund allocations into UK equities, 1997-2022
From the very interesting select committee report on scaling
Pension fund allocations into UK equities, 1997-2022
From the very interesting select committee report on scaling
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Ooof
Pension fund allocations into UK equities, 1997-2022
From the very interesting select committee report on scaling
Pension fund allocations into UK equities, 1997-2022
From the very interesting select committee report on scaling
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Tax policy on the British left is pure "anti-bedtime left". Bizarre idea that you can have a big social democratic welfare state without everyone contributing properly www.economist.com/britain/2025...
November 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Tax policy on the British left is pure "anti-bedtime left". Bizarre idea that you can have a big social democratic welfare state without everyone contributing properly www.economist.com/britain/2025...
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Suss / Piketty
Thomas Piketty: ‘The left has been a victim of its own success’ on.ft.com/47TjkYV | opinion
Thomas Piketty: ‘The left has been a victim of its own success’
The economist on populism, fiscal debt and the long-term trend of economic equality
on.ft.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Suss / Piketty
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Thomas Piketty: ‘The left has been a victim of its own success’ on.ft.com/47TjkYV | opinion
Thomas Piketty: ‘The left has been a victim of its own success’
The economist on populism, fiscal debt and the long-term trend of economic equality
on.ft.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Thomas Piketty: ‘The left has been a victim of its own success’ on.ft.com/47TjkYV | opinion
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Please spread the word word 👇
Better get your paper submissions in for the @epssnet.bsky.social conference in June 2026, as the deadline is 7 November, and we have no intention of extended that (given the submission numbers)!
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
November 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Please spread the word word 👇
Disagree with this - but huge respect to Tim for, as ever, making the intelligent counter to the conventional wisdom
Let’s fall in love with cars again on.ft.com/47nn6IG
Let’s fall in love with cars again
Investing more into roads will only mean higher economic returns for the UK
on.ft.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Disagree with this - but huge respect to Tim for, as ever, making the intelligent counter to the conventional wisdom
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Since 2019, large cities’ economies have decoupled from the national trend and grown faster than the rest of the country 📈
What is driving the recent growth of large cities? 👇
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What is driving the recent growth of large cities? 👇
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October 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Since 2019, large cities’ economies have decoupled from the national trend and grown faster than the rest of the country 📈
What is driving the recent growth of large cities? 👇
buff.ly/MStC5PZ
What is driving the recent growth of large cities? 👇
buff.ly/MStC5PZ
TOMORROW
We have Carl Benedikt Frey speaking about his brilliant new book on innovation, technology, and the fate of nations which I have *almost* finished.
Respondents Jane Gingrich (Oxford) and Michael Storper (LSE / UCLA)
21st October, 6.30 at LSE. Join us live or online:
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We have Carl Benedikt Frey speaking about his brilliant new book on innovation, technology, and the fate of nations which I have *almost* finished.
Respondents Jane Gingrich (Oxford) and Michael Storper (LSE / UCLA)
21st October, 6.30 at LSE. Join us live or online:
lnkd.in/eBtRuMyp
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
TOMORROW
We have Carl Benedikt Frey speaking about his brilliant new book on innovation, technology, and the fate of nations which I have *almost* finished.
Respondents Jane Gingrich (Oxford) and Michael Storper (LSE / UCLA)
21st October, 6.30 at LSE. Join us live or online:
lnkd.in/eBtRuMyp
We have Carl Benedikt Frey speaking about his brilliant new book on innovation, technology, and the fate of nations which I have *almost* finished.
Respondents Jane Gingrich (Oxford) and Michael Storper (LSE / UCLA)
21st October, 6.30 at LSE. Join us live or online:
lnkd.in/eBtRuMyp
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If there isn't an AI dating assistant called "Cyrano" by the end of the year these guys have no culture or imagination
October 18, 2025 at 10:16 AM
If there isn't an AI dating assistant called "Cyrano" by the end of the year these guys have no culture or imagination
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Do you know anyone who wants to work in urban policy at the UK's leading think tank in this area?
We're #hiring a new Analyst to join the Centre for Cities Research team 💼
Apply today 👇
We're #hiring a new Analyst to join the Centre for Cities Research team 💼
Apply today 👇
Analyst - Centre for Cities
We are seeking to appoint a new member to our research team to conduct authoritative analytical research on UK cities and large towns, and help shape the
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October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Do you know anyone who wants to work in urban policy at the UK's leading think tank in this area?
We're #hiring a new Analyst to join the Centre for Cities Research team 💼
Apply today 👇
We're #hiring a new Analyst to join the Centre for Cities Research team 💼
Apply today 👇
2023: I meet Simon Johnson -> 2024: Wins Nobel
2024: I meet Philippe Aghion -> 2025: Wins Nobel
2025: Still available for lunches / drinks / dinners
2024: I meet Philippe Aghion -> 2025: Wins Nobel
2025: Still available for lunches / drinks / dinners
October 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
2023: I meet Simon Johnson -> 2024: Wins Nobel
2024: I meet Philippe Aghion -> 2025: Wins Nobel
2025: Still available for lunches / drinks / dinners
2024: I meet Philippe Aghion -> 2025: Wins Nobel
2025: Still available for lunches / drinks / dinners
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Can't believe someone a) had the data to write this paper b) wrote this paper www.nber.org/papers/w3434...
October 13, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Can't believe someone a) had the data to write this paper b) wrote this paper www.nber.org/papers/w3434...
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AI and digital platforms improve efficiency in processing and transmitting information but erode producer incentives, resulting in less truthful news and more misinformation, from Joseph E. Stiglitz and Maxim Ventura-Bolet https://www.nber.org/papers/w34318
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
AI and digital platforms improve efficiency in processing and transmitting information but erode producer incentives, resulting in less truthful news and more misinformation, from Joseph E. Stiglitz and Maxim Ventura-Bolet https://www.nber.org/papers/w34318
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A bit late posting it, but the latest round of our seed grants programmes is currently open to support researchers in developing and piloting innovative experimental research ideas, which could inform research, innovation and business growth policy.
www.innovationgrowthlab.org/about/resear...
www.innovationgrowthlab.org/about/resear...
Seed Grants
Browse the 2024/2025 Seed Grants Recipients Funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the second round of IGL Seed Grants will support researchers in developing and piloting innovative experimental…
www.innovationgrowthlab.org
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A bit late posting it, but the latest round of our seed grants programmes is currently open to support researchers in developing and piloting innovative experimental research ideas, which could inform research, innovation and business growth policy.
www.innovationgrowthlab.org/about/resear...
www.innovationgrowthlab.org/about/resear...
Nobel prize season and I always think of my wife's distant cousin who died seven months before his co-authors won it
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_...
Ronald Drever - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
October 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Nobel prize season and I always think of my wife's distant cousin who died seven months before his co-authors won it
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_...
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🚨 We're hiring! Two exciting roles: Data Analyst & Head of Zambia Evidence Lab (ZEL).
Work with leading researchers and policymakers to shape data-driven development.
📍 Based in Lusaka | 🌍 Global collaboration | 📈 Real-world impact
Apply now 👉 www.theigc.org/about/careers #EconSky
Work with leading researchers and policymakers to shape data-driven development.
📍 Based in Lusaka | 🌍 Global collaboration | 📈 Real-world impact
Apply now 👉 www.theigc.org/about/careers #EconSky
October 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🚨 We're hiring! Two exciting roles: Data Analyst & Head of Zambia Evidence Lab (ZEL).
Work with leading researchers and policymakers to shape data-driven development.
📍 Based in Lusaka | 🌍 Global collaboration | 📈 Real-world impact
Apply now 👉 www.theigc.org/about/careers #EconSky
Work with leading researchers and policymakers to shape data-driven development.
📍 Based in Lusaka | 🌍 Global collaboration | 📈 Real-world impact
Apply now 👉 www.theigc.org/about/careers #EconSky
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New research shows ageing populations and the power of the “grey vote” are undermining Europe’s economic growth.
Yet an ageing Europe need not be a stagnant one if the sources of the grey power trap can be addressed.
✍ Tim Vlandas @dspi-oxford.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
Yet an ageing Europe need not be a stagnant one if the sources of the grey power trap can be addressed.
✍ Tim Vlandas @dspi-oxford.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
Grey power, pension reforms and the politics of slow growth in Europe -
Ageing populations are undermining Europe’s economic growth, but an ageing Europe need not be a stagnant one if we confront the sources of the grey power trap.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
September 30, 2025 at 9:19 AM
New research shows ageing populations and the power of the “grey vote” are undermining Europe’s economic growth.
Yet an ageing Europe need not be a stagnant one if the sources of the grey power trap can be addressed.
✍ Tim Vlandas @dspi-oxford.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
Yet an ageing Europe need not be a stagnant one if the sources of the grey power trap can be addressed.
✍ Tim Vlandas @dspi-oxford.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
Grim but eye-opening - especially for those of us lucky enough never to face this
This is the weird thing I'm having to check myself for in the tone of tomorrow's newsletter, is conveying my sense of 'yeah, I mean...I'm not *surprised*!' We have to have extra security for book festivals!' sense of despair rather than accidentally seeming bored.
If your kids have to do "active shooter"-style anti-terror drills at their schools in suburban London (as mine have), why on earth would you be shocked?
October 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Grim but eye-opening - especially for those of us lucky enough never to face this
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New paper out in @pnas.org! We study the effect of air pollution on pets, finding increased vet admissions when air quality is worse. Tackling air pollution doesn't just matter for human health - it's important for animals too, including people's much loved cats and dogs www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
October 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
New paper out in @pnas.org! We study the effect of air pollution on pets, finding increased vet admissions when air quality is worse. Tackling air pollution doesn't just matter for human health - it's important for animals too, including people's much loved cats and dogs www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Mobile internet has rapidly expanded in the Philippines. Researchers Zhiwu Wei, @neillee.bsky.social (CEP) and Yohan Iddawela find that it has helped boost household wealth – but can widen the urban-rural wealth gap.
Read:
Read:
Mobile internet access and wealth inequality in the Philippines
Mobile connectivity can boost jobs and incomes. But how does it shape household wealth inequality? The 7000+ islands of the Philippines is an ideal case study
blogs.lse.ac.uk
September 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Mobile internet has rapidly expanded in the Philippines. Researchers Zhiwu Wei, @neillee.bsky.social (CEP) and Yohan Iddawela find that it has helped boost household wealth – but can widen the urban-rural wealth gap.
Read:
Read:
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We are excited for the start of this term's Inequalities Seminar Series!
In our first seminar, @katymorris.bsky.social explores the effects of income misperceptions on inequality beliefs and preferences.
🎟️ Attend in-person: buff.ly/VGrS38l
💻 Attend online: buff.ly/U7CxSmD
In our first seminar, @katymorris.bsky.social explores the effects of income misperceptions on inequality beliefs and preferences.
🎟️ Attend in-person: buff.ly/VGrS38l
💻 Attend online: buff.ly/U7CxSmD
September 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We are excited for the start of this term's Inequalities Seminar Series!
In our first seminar, @katymorris.bsky.social explores the effects of income misperceptions on inequality beliefs and preferences.
🎟️ Attend in-person: buff.ly/VGrS38l
💻 Attend online: buff.ly/U7CxSmD
In our first seminar, @katymorris.bsky.social explores the effects of income misperceptions on inequality beliefs and preferences.
🎟️ Attend in-person: buff.ly/VGrS38l
💻 Attend online: buff.ly/U7CxSmD
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Mobile connectivity can positively impact on jobs and incomes. But how does it affect household wealth inequality?
@neillee.bsky.social, Zhiwu Wei & Yohan Iddawela investigate, taking the Philippines as the ideal case study #LSEInequalitiesBlog
Read the post here: buff.ly/cobkSQE
@neillee.bsky.social, Zhiwu Wei & Yohan Iddawela investigate, taking the Philippines as the ideal case study #LSEInequalitiesBlog
Read the post here: buff.ly/cobkSQE
Mobile internet access and wealth inequality in the Philippines
Mobile connectivity can boost jobs and incomes. But how does it shape household wealth inequality? The 7000+ islands of the Philippines is an ideal case study
blogs.lse.ac.uk
September 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Mobile connectivity can positively impact on jobs and incomes. But how does it affect household wealth inequality?
@neillee.bsky.social, Zhiwu Wei & Yohan Iddawela investigate, taking the Philippines as the ideal case study #LSEInequalitiesBlog
Read the post here: buff.ly/cobkSQE
@neillee.bsky.social, Zhiwu Wei & Yohan Iddawela investigate, taking the Philippines as the ideal case study #LSEInequalitiesBlog
Read the post here: buff.ly/cobkSQE
Iversen and Soskice on the bookshelf 🔥🔥🔥
Parliament is now in recess. That means I get to spend more time at home, in Loughborough, Shepshed, and the Villages.
Here's a day in my life 👇
Here's a day in my life 👇
September 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Iversen and Soskice on the bookshelf 🔥🔥🔥