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.

Fact of the day
Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity
Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity
Migration & Global Collaboration
Migration & Global Collaboration
Technology, Trade & Human Capital
Technology, Trade & Human Capital

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.

Articles Global Migration Information Hub

12 Apr 2025

The Immigrant Population in the European Union
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Press Video

9 Apr 2025 • WELT Fernsehen (Börse am Abend)

Christian Dustmann on Germany’s coalition agreement and global trade tensions
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Press

21 Mar 2025

Study on Talent Selection in Football Featured on radioWelt Bayern 2
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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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