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) provides new knowledge to inform and raise the standard of public debate, and to create the best possible basis for policy making.
Discussion papers
No. 19/25 - June 2025
Child Penalty Estimation and Mothers’ Age at First Birth
Valentina Melentyeva, Lukas Riedel
No. 18/25 - June 2025
Gender Promotion Gaps in Knowledge Work: The Role of Task Assignment in Teams
Çağatay Bircan, Guido Friebel, Tristan Stahl
No. 17/25 - May 2025
Is the Gig Economy a Stepping Stone for Refugees? Evidence from Administrative Data
Felix Degenhardt, Jan Sebastian Nimczik
No. 16/25 - May 2025
Gender Norms and Female Labor Supply: Evidence from Export Shocks in Vietnam
Quynh Huynh, Hyejin Ku
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 regularly hosts events to promote scientific research and collaboration.
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