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The Department of Economics at LSE is proud to announce that Professor Oriana Bandiera has been named a 2024 IEA Fellow by the International Economic Association (IEA).

This prestigious honour recognises excellence in economic research, research-driven writing, and contributions to economic policymaking. Professor Bandiera’s work has had a profound impact on the field, shaping both academic thought and real-world policy.

December 2024

LSE's Excellence in Education Awards are made on the recommendations of Heads of Department to recognise staff who have demonstrated outstanding teaching contribution and educational leadership in their departments.

This year we recognised the contributions of:

Sarah Burton, Michael Callen, John Canfield, Rudi Clayton, Narmin Crorie, Matthias Doepke, Michael Gmeiner, Kasia Krajiniewska, Matthew Levy, GilatLevy, Kelly Lewis, Isabela Manelici, Alice O'Donkor, Taisuke Otsu, Martin Pesendorfer, Dimitra Petropoulou, Mini Staskus, Emma Taverner and Ben Westall.

Commenting on this year’s winner Deputy Head of Department (Education), Dimitra Petropoulou, said "Many congratulations to all our 2024 Excellence in Education award winners for their contribution to making our education programmes and the student experience a success! Ongoing individual and collective effort across the Department has had a significant impact on student outcomes and satisfaction. Very well done!"

December 2024

This year’s Carl Menger Prize for Economics has been awarded to Benjamin Moll. The prize was presented at the Annual Meeting of the Verein für Social politik in Berlin.

The Carl Menger Prize is awarded jointly every two years by the Deutsche Bundesbank, the Oesterreichische Nationalbank and the Swiss National Bank in recognition of excellence in research in the areas of monetary economics and monetary policy.  Find out more.

October 2024

The Department of Economics at LSE is delighted to announce that Professor Maitreesh Ghatak has been elected as a Fellow of the Econometric Society.

Founded in 1930, the Econometric Society is a prestigious international organisation dedicated to advancing economic theory in its relation to statistics and mathematics. Election as a Fellow is a recognition of significant contributions to the field and reflects Professor Ghatak’s influence and leadership in economics.

October 2024

The Department of Economics at LSE has successfully completed its first-ever Inclusion Week, a landmark event aimed at fostering discussion on diversity, equity, and economic opportunity.

The week featured three evening talks from leading economists. John Van Reenen opened the series on October 7 with a discussion on fostering innovation and uncovering "lost Einsteins and Marie Curies." Barbara Petrongolo followed on October 9, exploring the evolution of gender inequality in labour markets, while Imran Rasul concluded the talks on October 10 with insights into racial and ethnic disparities in economic opportunities in the UK.

The week culminated in a full-day workshop on Economic Opportunities and Inclusion on October 11, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and students to examine strategies for building a more inclusive economy.

The department looks forward to continuing these important conversations and building on the success of its inaugural Inclusion Week.

October 2024

The Department of Economics at LSE announces the retirement of Professor Sir Charlie Bean, marking the end of a distinguished career in academia and public service.

A former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Sir Charlie has been a valued member of the department, contributing his expertise in macroeconomics and monetary policy. His insights and leadership have shaped both academic discourse and economic policy.

The department thanks Sir Charlie for his invaluable contributions and wishes him all the best in his retirement.

Septemeber 2024

LSE Class Teacher Awards are given to Graduate Teaching Assistants, Teaching Fellows and Guest Teachers in recognition of their very special contribution to teaching at LSE. They are organised by the LSE Eden Centre, and were presented at a ceremony on Thursday 6 June 2024 at the Saw Swee Hock, alongside the LSESU Teaching Awards.

The recipients from the Department of Economics in 2024 are:

Pinjas Albagali, Khaaja Arsalan Rasheed, Stanislas Lalanne, Covadonga Machicado-Alvarez, Ragvir Sabharwal, Patrick Schneider, Brayan Segura-Solano and Mars

Yat-Long Leung

Highly Commended: Isaac Martinez-Centeno, Loughlan O'Doherty, Soroush Sabet, Kazunari Tanabe and Wei Wang

In addition, Economics PhD students who teach in other departments were also awarded prizes.

In particular:

Hugo Esteves Vilares and Shadi Farahzadi (Highly Commended by Management)

Yasaman Saeidi (Highly Commended by Methodology)

Marta Guasch Rusinòl, Caterina Soto-Vieira and Hamza Syed (Prize winners, School of Public Policy)

Anna Bartsch, Thomas Monk, Canishk Naik and Pol Simpson (Highly Commended by the School of Public Policy)

Congratulations are certainly in order for excellent teaching across multiple departments.

June 2024

The Class of 2024 Celebration Ball in the Department of Economics will be taking place Friday 14 June at the Rosewood London.

This event designed to celebrate and honour the accomplishments of the graduating students from the Department of Economics. It serves as a festive occasion for students, faculty, and staff to recognise the hard work and achievements of the graduates as they conclude or move forward in their studies.

June 2024

The Department of Economics at LSE is pleased to announce that Professor Ronny Razin has been appointed as the new Head of Department.

A long-standing member of the department, Professor Razin brings 18 years of experience and deep institutional knowledge to the role. Reflecting on his appointment, he shared:

"I want to share with you how proud and grateful I am to be the new Head of Department. I have been in this department for 18 years and have seen it change before my eyes. It's a different department now, thriving in many respects".

May 2024