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.

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