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. 66/25 - September 2025
Labor Market Power and Self-Employment Around the World
Francesco Amodio, Emanuele Brancati, Peter Brummund, Nicolás de Roux, Michele Di Maio
No. 65/25 - September 2025
What Drives Refugees’ Return After Conflict?
Joop Adema, Lasha Chargaziia, Yvonne Giesing, Sarah Necker, Panu Poutvaara
No. 64/25 - September 2025
Labor Force Transitions at Older Ages: Burnout, Recovery, and Reverse Retirement
Suphanit Piyapromdee, Lindsay Jacobs
No. 63/25 - September 2025
Demand for Green Skills in an Evolving Landscape
Esther Arenas-Arroyo, Jacob Fabian, Friederike Mengel, Bernhard Schmidpeter, Michel Serafinelli
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.
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