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. 85/25 - October 2025
The Long-Term Effects of Air Pollution on Health and Labor Market Outcomes: Evidence from Socialist East Germany
Moritz Lubczyk, Maria Waldinger
No. 84/25 - October 2025
No. 83/25 - October 2025
The Making of a Ghetto: Place-Based Policies, Labeling, and Impacts on Neighborhoods and Individuals
Yajna Govind, Jack Melbourne, Sara Signorelli, Edith Zink
No. 82/25 - October 2025
The Polarization Paradox: Why More Connections Can Divide Us
Arthur Campbell, C. Matthew Leister, Philip Ushchev, Yves Zenou
Research Insights
Concise, research-based articles for scholars,
policymakers, and anyone curious about the world.
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.
RFBerlin Applied Economics Seminar
21 October 2025
Do Politicians Affect Firm Outcomes? Evidence from Connections to the German Federal Parliament
RFBerlin Applied Economics Seminar
28 October 2025
Welfare Effects of Automation with Redistributive Taxes
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.
Keep up to date with upcoming RFBerlin events, our new research and other news from our research centre.
