Close

Department of Economic History

 

We are the largest specialist department in the UK, and home to a huge range of expertise from the Middle Ages to the current century, covering every major world economy. 

Introduction

About us

Research highlights

StockCake-Stock Market Frenzy_crop

Quantifying the past Comparing European business cycles and economic growth 1300-2000
leaving queenstown harbour crop

The Irish in London Documenting 200 years as a socio-economic underclass
West India Docks (002)

Showcasing the new Handbook of the Economic History of Colonialism (2025) Recent research on the two major waves of European overseas colonialism

Programmes, people and research

welcome-2024-image

Study Economic HIstory with us From undergraduate to PhD
people promo

People Who's who in the department
ResearchHomePageHeroPromo

Research World class research from a unique community

Events and news

Event

Mohamed Saleh 386x216

In-person and online public event (Old Theatre, Old Building)

Elite conflict, colonialism and democracy in the Middle East
More Events
SeminarsHomePagePromo3

Weekly seminar series Sharing global expertise on a wide range of economic history topics
NewsHomePagePromo2

News Publications, promotions, media and more

Research by faculty and students

BlogHomePagePromo2

Economic History Blog Showcasing work by faculty and students of the department
Working Papers 24

Working Papers The latest from our research community
youtube-promo

Economic History Youtube Catch up with our public lectures and research

Stay connected with us

SupportUs HomePage Promo

Support our research and teaching How your donations can help
image of graduates for alumni section

Alumni Keep in touch with our events and receive our regular newsletter
Rosie logo 16x9

Get involved! Sign up for our newsletter and to connect with our community

Current students

Contact us

Telephone

Economic History Department Enquiries +44 (0)20 7955 7857

Email

General Enquiries j.c.stayner@lse.ac.uk

Address View on Google maps

Department of Economic History, London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton Street, London, WC2A

Our social media channels