The CEE seeks to undertake systematic and innovative research in the field of the economics of education by applying the latest techniques of empirical analysis. We look at a broad range of questions including why people invest in education and training, the way education systems are organized, and the impact of education and skill acquisition on economic and social outcomes. Our programme covers education at all stages of people’s lives. The research is heavily orientated towards doing empirical work which can inform policy by taking questions to the data. We apply (and develop) a range of methodological approaches for this purpose, from evaluation methods, statistical analysis of large-scale micro-data sources, through to more detailed case study work. Contact: cee@lse.ac.uk