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 stories

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

Study Economic HIstory with us From undergraduate to PhD

People Who's who in the department

Research World class research from a unique community

Events and news

Wed 14 May 18.30 In-person and online public event (Old Theatre, Old Building)

Apprenticeship and economic growth in early modern England

More Events

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

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Research by faculty and students

Working Papers The latest from our research community

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Handbooks, academic support, and course information

Programme information, handbooks, and more

How to apply, programme information, and more

Telephone

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

Email

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

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

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