Neil Lee

Neil Lee is a Professor of Economic Geography at the Department of Geography and Environment, London School of Economics (LSE), and a CASE affiliate since 2013. He previously led research teams in think-tanks and holds a Professor II position at the Inland University of Norway.

Research Interests: Economic development, spatial inequality, innovation, sovereign wealth funds, and policy analysis. His work bridges academic and applied perspectives, focusing on how cities and regions navigate inequality, technological adoption, and economic policy.

Key Projects:

• 2025: Mobile internet and household wealth in the Philippines (Asian Development Bank)
• 2024: Spatial labor market inequality in the UK (ESRC)
• 2024: Sovereign Wealth Funds for national development (LSE-Kuwait Programme)
• 2024: Singapore's high-tech sector (SEAC)
• 2024: Zambian copperbelt diversification (IGC)

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of CIFAR

Advising and Grants: Leads MSc Innovation Policy and Local Economic Development at LSE. Provides research consultancy for UK and international clients. Affiliated with the International Inequalities Institute and the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP).