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The Academy of Social Sciences welcomes 63 leading social scientists to its Fellowship this autumn – Academy of Social Sciences

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LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · Sep 9

Find out more here: acss.org.uk/news/the-aca... (3/3)

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LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · Sep 9

Fellows are selected for their substantial contributions to the field in a range of areas, and they highlight the importance, breadth and relevance of the social sciences to understanding and tackling the varied challenges facing society today (2/3)

One Epidemic, Many Estimates (1EME)

LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are delighted to announce that Olivier Accominotti, @leighgardnereh.bsky.social and @ericbschneider.bsky.social have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, @acadsocsciences.bsky.social 🥳🎓 (1/3)

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LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · Aug 27

Join this exciting project at the LSE with @ericbschneider.bsky.social and @hggaddy.bsky.social on mortality estimates 📊

Hampton Gaddy @hggaddy.bsky.social · Aug 27

📢 Interested in excess mortality methods, and want a challenge? I'm organising the "One Epidemic, Many Estimates" (1EME) project! Register *now* as a many analyst team (submissions due 15 March 2026), and then join us at LSE for a workshop on 21-22 May 2026! (1/n)

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Did China’s One-Child Policy Narrow the Gender Gap in Education? - Economic History

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Alka Raman @alkaraman.bsky.social · Aug 15

What is the significance of Indian textiles in global economic history? Co-organising a one-day workshop with Tirthankar Roy on the topic, to mark the launch of the new book ‘Textiles from Bengal’. Limited places available, book via link👇
www.lse.ac.uk/Economic-His...

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LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · Aug 4

3/3 While controversial for many reasons, the one-child policy had unexpected effects. Jie Jiao’s research highlights how it unintentionally boosted girls’ education.
Read more 👉 blogs.lse.ac.uk/economichist...
#econhist #lse #china #lseblog

"By enforcing strict family planning in cities, the government inadvertently created a generation where daughters received the same educational opportunities as sons." "By enforcing strict family plan...

LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · Aug 4

2/3 Jiao finds that the policy increased educational investment in girls. Historically, Chinese families favoured sons over daughters. This preference meant that boys were more likely to receive education. By restricting most families to a single child, the OCP has changed this dynamic.

The Secret to South Korean Economic Resilience (is Export Insurance) - Economic History

LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · Aug 4

🧵 1/3 Did China’s one-child policy help close the gender gap in education? Research by LSE Economic History graduate Jie Jiao offers new and exciting evidence 📚

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Noah Sutter @noahsutter.bsky.social · Aug 2

Gave the first lecture of my life! As part of our summer school "The Economic History of Inequality" here at @lseechist.bsky.social, I had the amazing opportunity to write and deliver a lecture on "Critical Junctures in the History of Inequality."
Huge thanks to Neil Cummins for the opportunity!

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LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · Jun 12

Congratulations to @nickfitzhenry.bsky.social and Mina Ishizu for receiving the 2025 #LSE Class #Teaching Awards 🧑‍🏫🥳
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#econhist #education

LSE Class Teacher Awards

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LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · Jun 10

Is #export credit #insurance the secret ingredient to the Korean growth miracle 📦📈? Find out more in our new blog post by Alice Cho:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/economichist...
#econhist #lse #Korea #blog

When the global economy falters, trade becomes one of the first casualties. Yet South Korea, one of the world’s most export-driven nations, has repeatedly weathered financial storms with surprising re...

Elite conflict, colonialism and democracy in the Middle East | LSE Event

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Mohamed Saleh @msaleh-econhistory.bsky.social · May 31

It was a great pleasure to deliver this public lecture at The London School of Economics and Political Science @lsepress.bsky.social Thank you to @britishacademy.bsky.social for supporting this research and to my own @lseechist.bsky.social and @lsemiddleeast.bsky.social for hosting the event.

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LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · May 27

🚨 Join us on 29/5 for @msaleh-econhistory.bsky.social talk, "Elite Conflict, #Colonialism & #Democracy in the #MiddleEast", where he discusses the drivers of democracy in the region. Hosted by @lseechist.bsky.social and @lsemiddleeast.bsky.social #EcHist #LSEEvents
www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/...

Elite conflict, colonialism and democracy in the Middle East

6pm Thurs 29th May | Mohamed Saleh | Free public event at LSE

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LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · May 20

🥳🌍Delighted to announce that Leigh Gardner has been awarded a @britishacademy.bsky.social Mid-Career Fellowship for her project "Exporting the American Dream to #Africa? US Expansion and Economic Development under #Colonial Rule, 1914-45". More here: lnkd.in/eEkKWv4G #econhist #lse

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LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · May 19

We are especially proud of Greg Salter - this year's winner of the annual New Researcher Poster prize. Congratulations!

LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · May 19

Our LSE PhD students showcased groundbreaking research at this year's Economic History Society Conference poster sessions — from Cold War trade dynamics to 19th-century French convents. Dive into their insights in our blog:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/economichist...

East India Company Capital, 1660-1700

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Patrick Wallis @patrickwallis.bsky.social · May 16

How did the East India Company become a proper company? Zane Jennings will present his work on the development of a real market in EIC stocks on Tuesday 20 May at the IHR & hybrid www.history.ac.uk/events/east-...

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LSE Middle East Centre @lsemiddleeast.bsky.social · May 16

We're co-hosting this #LSE event with @lseechist.bsky.social & @msaleh-econhistory.bsky.social.

Saleh will share his @britishacademy.bsky.social research explaining the economic roots of authoritarianism in the #MiddleEast.

Thurs 29 May | 6 - 7:30 BST | Hybrid
www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/...

Elite conflict, colonialism and democracy in the Middle East

6pm Thurs 29th May | Mohamed Saleh | Free public event at LSE

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LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · May 19

Incredible turnout and an exciting presentation at @patrickwallis.bsky.social book launch on #apprenticeship🤩📘. Thank you for joining us in person and online #econhist #lse #education #LSEEvents

Apprenticeship and economic growth in early modern England

LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · May 14

Don't miss out on @patrickwallis.bsky.social book launch tonight at 6:30 pm 📖

LSE Department of Economic History @lseechist.bsky.social · May 6

Join us May 14th for the launch of @patrickwallis.bsky.social new book on #apprenticeship ⚒️ and economic growth, showing the contributions of the scheme in early modern #England @lseevents.bsky.social lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/...
#econhist #economics #lse #education #LSEEvents

6.30pm Weds 14 May | Patrick Wallis | Free public event at LSE

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LSE Review of Books @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social · Apr 28

NEW✨ In this extract from his new book @princetonupress.bsky.social, The Market for Skill @patrickwallis.bsky.social @lseechist.bsky.social explains how #apprenticeship transformed #England’s workforce in the Early Modern period, fostering human capital, innovation, urbanisation and economic growth.

Apprenticeship and economic growth in early modern England - LSE Review of Books

In this extract from the introduction to his new book, The Market for Skill: Apprenticeship and Economic Growth in Early Modern England, Patrick Wallis explains how apprenticeship transformed…