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J. Vernon Henderson joined the London School of Economics in September 2013 as a Professor of Economic Geography. Previously, he was the Eastman Professor of Political Economy at Brown University, USA. His research focuses on urbanization in developing countries, examining cities and regions. Currently, his work investigates the evolution of urban systems in sub-Saharan Africa, exploring issues like factor market distortions, city size and welfare in China, and the dynamics of investment in built environments. Henderson also researches how colonial legacies affect the sprawl and spatial layout of cities, the link between ethno-linguistic diversity and urban concentration worldwide, and the role of geography and history in economic development. His recent publications appear in prominent journals such as the Quarterly Journal of Economics, American Economic Review, and the Review of Economic Studies. He is the co-editor of the Journal of Urban Economics and serves on several editorial boards. Additionally, he is the founder and past president of the Urban Economics Association.
Department of Economics