| − | The '''London School of Economics and Political Science''' (known more simply as the LSE) is a world-renowned undergraduate and graduate school for training future economists, investment bankers, financial analysts, businessmen, diplomats, lawyers, and those interested in public policy.<ref>http://www.lse.ac.uk/</ref> It was founded in 1895 by the socialists and leading [[Fabian Society]] members [[Beatrice Webb]] (1858-1943), [[Sidney Webb]] (Lord Passfield) (1859-1948), [[George Bernard Shaw]], and [[Graham Wallas]]. It became a constituent part of the [[University of London]] in 1900. The Library of the LSE is the British Library of Political and Economic Science, one of the world's largest social sciences libraries. Due to its high profile, the LSE often hosts debates and lectures from senior diplomats and international politicians. In 2006 the LSE was ranked "3rd in the world" for Social Sciences, after [[Oxford University|Oxford]] and [[Harvard University|Harvard]]. | + | The '''London School of Economics and Political Science''' (known more simply as the LSE) is a world-renowned undergraduate and graduate school for training future economists, investment bankers, financial analysts, businessmen, diplomats, lawyers, and those interested in public policy.<ref>http://www.lse.ac.uk/</ref> It was founded in 1895 by the socialists and leading [[Fabian Society]] members [[Beatrice Webb]] (1858-1943), [[Sidney Webb]] (Lord Passfield) (1859-1948), [[George Bernard Shaw]], and [[Graham Wallas]]. It became a constituent part of the [[University of London]] in 1900. The Library of the LSE is the British Library of Political and Economic Science, one of the world's largest social sciences libraries. Due to its high-profile, the LSE often hosts debates and lectures from senior diplomats and international politicians. In 2006 the LSE was ranked "3rd in the world" for Social Sciences, after [[Oxford University|Oxford]] and [[Harvard University|Harvard]]. |
| | The LSE currently houses the [[Fabian Window]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lse.ac.uk/newsAndMedia/news/archives/2006/FabianWindow.aspx |title=A piece of Fabian history unveiled at LSE |work=LSE News |date=April 20, 2006}}</ref> | | The LSE currently houses the [[Fabian Window]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lse.ac.uk/newsAndMedia/news/archives/2006/FabianWindow.aspx |title=A piece of Fabian history unveiled at LSE |work=LSE News |date=April 20, 2006}}</ref> |