We conduct independent research into significant challenges to the economy, society and the welfare state in a global world.
Research
The ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin Institute for the Economy and the Future of Work (RFBerlin) engages in research designed to raise the standard of public debate and create the best possible basis for policy making.
Discussion papers
No. 52/25 - August 2025
No. 51/25 - August 2025
No. 50/25 - August 2025
Populism and the Skill-Content of Globalization
Frédéric Docquier, Stefano Iandolo, Hillel Rapoport, Riccardo Turati, Gonzague Vannoorenberghe
No. 49/25 - August 2025
Banking on Snow: Bank Capital, Risk, and Employment
Simon Baumgartner, Jakob Conradi, Thomas Schober, Alex Stomper, Rudolf Winter-Ebmer
Handbook of Labor Economics – Chapter Previews
In anticipation of the upcoming Handbook of Labor Economics, we offer early access to select chapters through our Discussion Papers series. Following our 2023 conference on this new edition, first chapters are now available for preview, featuring insights from leading research in economics and labor.
News
RFBerlin research and researchers are regularly featured in the press.
Upcoming events
RFBerlin hosts a wide array of events aimed at fostering academic research and collaboration.
Keep up to date with upcoming RFBerlin events, our new research and other news from our research centre.
