Henry Overman

Professor Henry Overman is a Professor of Economic Geography at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), affiliated with the Department of Geography and Environment. He serves as Research Director of the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) and Director of the What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth. His expertise spans urban economics, regional policy, transport economics, and impact evaluation. Overman holds degrees from the University of Bristol (BSc) and LSE (MSc, PhD).

His research focuses on spatial disparities in productivity, income, and labor markets, evaluating the effects of urban and regional policies. Notable projects include analyzing the BBC’s relocation to Salford and assessing transport infrastructure impacts. He advises governmental bodies such as the Department for Levelling Up and international organizations like the European Commission. Overman’s work bridges academic research and policy, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to local economic growth.

Key contributions include critiques of UK levelling-up strategies, studies on housing markets, and evaluations of business support initiatives. His publications frequently address policy implications of spatial economic trends. Overman leads interdisciplinary teams at CEP and collaborates with global institutions, maintaining an active presence in academic and policy circles.