Dr. Neil Lee

Biography

Neil Lee is a Professor of Economic Geography at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the Director of the International Inequalities Institute. His research examines economic development, innovation, and public policy with a specific focus on inequalities. He has conducted extensive studies on institutions and economic development in regions such as Africa and China, as well as regional inequalities and political polarization in Europe and the United States. He also explores innovation policy in Kuwait. Since joining LSE in 2013, he has led various research projects and convened themes related to cities, jobs, and economic change. He holds a PhD in Economic Geography from LSE and has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions including Columbia University, the University of Oxford, and Science Po Toulouse. His work includes a major ESRC-funded project developing new measures of regional inequality and he authored a book on innovation and inclusive growth published by the University of California Press. Lee has worked with the World Bank, OECD, and European Commission, among other organizations, focusing on public and private sector collaborations.

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