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. 13/25 - April 2025
The Rise of China and the Global Production of Scientific Knowledge
Hyejin Ku, Tianrui Mu
No. 12/25 - April 2025
Fast-Tracked Jobs Help Asylum Seekers Integrate Faster
Giovanni Abbiati, Erich Battistin, Paola Monti, Paolo Pinotti
No. 11/25 - April 2025
Age Discrimination in Hiring: Evidence from Online Job Ads
Qinyue Luo, Liaoliang Zhang, Xinhan Zhang
No. 10/25 - April 2025
The Gender Gap in Career Trajectories: Do Firms Matter?
David Card, Francesco Devicienti, Mariacristina Rossi, Andrea Weber
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.

12 Apr 2025
The Immigrant Population in the European Union
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9 Apr 2025 • WELT Fernsehen (Börse am Abend)
Christian Dustmann on Germany’s coalition agreement and global trade tensions
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Upcoming events
RFBerlin regularly hosts events to promote scientific research and collaboration.
Conference
17 September 2025
RFBerlin Conference on Worker Co-Determination and Governance
RFBerlin event
12 Jun – 13 Jun 2025
RFBerlin-CEPR Annual Symposium in Labour Economics 2025
RFBerlin event
5 Jun – 6 Jun 2025
RFBerlin Workshop on the Economics of Aging
Challenges for the Labor Market and Long-Term Care

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