The Spatial Economics Research Centre has become the Centre for Economic Performance Urban and Spatial Programme, based at the LSE. Our research programme aims to provide high quality independent research to further understand why some regions, cities and communities prosper, whilst others do not.Our research focuses on why there are disparities in economic prosperity at all spatial levels including regional, city-region, local and neighbourhood.Visit the SERC website and CEP website for more information on our research programmes, policy projects, publications and events.Or follow us on Twitter: @LSE_SERC See here for our comments policy and disclaimer.