The Impact Economy

The impact economy is a rapidly evolving field where private capital, enterprise, and philanthropy are intentionally directed toward solving social and environmental challenges.
The Impact Economy Project, based at the Marshall Institute at the London School of Economics, is LSE’s response to this growing movement. Led by Kieron Boyle, CEO of 100x Impact and LSE’s first Professor in Practice for the Impact Economy, the project serves as a platform, bringing together academics, policymakers, and practitioners to co-design solutions and shape systems.
Upcoming events
The Impact Revolution - Fixing the Future
The inaugural Impact Economy Dialogue with Sir Ronald Cohen
27Nov

Latest news from the Impact Economy
Mapping the Impact Economy
NPC announce new project to map the Impact Economy

Kieron Boyle Appointed Professor in Practice
The first professorship specialising in the Impact Economy

Social Impact Investment Advisory Group
Exploring how the UK government and impact economy can work together to address society’s most pressing challenges

Government announces Better Futures Fund
The world's largest fund of its kind will support vulnerable children and families across the country.

Impact Economy affiliated faculty


From around LSE
Antisocial Economics
Antisocial Economics is a new podcast hosted by Sarah Kerr, researcher at the International Inequalities Institute. In the first series, Talking about wealth, Sarah speaks with leading academics and campaigners to explore the complex links between wealth, poverty, and power.

The evolving role of philanthropy in global financial hubs
Marshall Institute research project investigating how philanthropy supports economic growth and social impact across five major global financial hubs

Programmes related to the Impact Economy

Executive MSc Social Business and Entrepreneurship
Develop the skills to become a socially conscious leader. Gain practical experience on a social entrepreneurship project.
MSc Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Stand out with this LSE degree, offering a robust foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical experience with a real-world social enterprise.
Master of Public Administration
Gain the analytical skills and practical experience to address real-world policy challenges.


