Dr. Steve Gibbons

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Biography

Steve Gibbons is a Professor of Economic Geography in the Department of Geography and Environment at the London School of Economics (LSE). His research over the past decades has addressed critical spatial issues relating to economics, education, transport infrastructure, environmental amenities, housing markets, labor markets, health, and crime. He places a special emphasis on understanding causality to inform policy related to geographical disparities in economic performance. His recent work has focused on analyzing the impacts of transport connectivity, contributing to projects for the Department of Transport, National Infrastructure Commission, and private consultancies. Currently, Steve is a co-editor of the Journal of Economic Geography, teaching urban economics and geographical information systems, as well as methods of spatial analysis. His expertise includes measuring school performance in relation to housing prices and spatial issues in education, alongside the value of rail transport access for commuters.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.