First Baron Passfield, also known as Sidney Webb, was a renowned British economist, socialist and co-founder of the London School of Economics. Some synonyms for this distinguished personality are: Sidney James Webb, Baron Passfield, Sidney Webb The Baron Passfield, and Sidney Webb, First Baron Passfield. An influential figure of his time, Sidney Webb was committed to the principles of socialism and contributed significantly to the development of the modern welfare state. He was also a prolific writer, publishing several books on economics and social policy. Today, his legacy lives on as his ideas and theories continue to shape political and economic discourse around the world.