Local Economy Policy Unit

Local Economy Policy Unit

The Local Economy Policy Unit (Lepu) was founded in 1986 by the late Professor Sam Aaronovitch. It has a lengthy record of research, consultancy and training, and publishes the peer-reviewed journal Local Economy (see below) which is unique in its combination of academic and practitioner content. Lepu is situated within London South Bank University’s School of Law and Social Sciences (LSS) but supplements its own resources through a network of academics, researchers, and commercial consultancies.

Lepu provides one of the means by which London South Bank University can achieve its aim of contributing to the development and regeneration of the London region. Lepu also connects with research, practice, and policy in economic development from around the world.

Andrew Jones

Telephone: 020 7815 7798

Mob: 07986 345 894

jonesah@lsbu.ac.uk

Lepu Office

Telephone: 020 7815 7798

Lepule@lsbu.ac.uk

Local Economy

Founded in 1986, Local Economy is a peer-reviewed journal bringing together policy analysts, researchers, and practitioners concerned with place-based policies for economic development, regeneration, and human development. Local Economy operates as an international interdisciplinary forum that seeks not only to publish analysis and critique but also to disseminate innovative practice. For over thirty years, Local Economy has maintained a commitment to local grassroots activism, social justice, and economic empowerment considered within the context of wider social, political, and economic change.

More information about the journal is available on the publisher’s website, here.  

The Sam Aaronovitch Memorial Prize is awarded each year to any article in Local Economy which by both its quality and content best promotes the progressive values of LEPU’s founder, Sam Aaronovitch.

View or download the prize winning papers.