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. 06/25 - February 2025

Do Politicians Affect Firm Outcomes? Evidence from Connections to the German Federal Parliament

André Diegmann, Laura Pohlan, Andrea Weber

No. 05/25 - February 2025

Refugee Immigration and Natives’ Fertility

Aya Aboulhosn, Cevat Giray Aksoy, Berkay Ozcan

No. 04/25 - February 2025

Winners and Losers of Technology Grants: Evidence on Jobs and Skills

Johannes Hirvonen, Aapo Stenhammar, Joonas Tuhkuri

No. 03/25 - January 2025

Are Immigrants Selected on Height? And Does this Bring a Health Premium in the Destination Country?

Alessandro Ferrara, Renee Luthra, Lucinda Platt

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.

Announcement

13 Feb 2025 • Global Business Summit 2025

Christian Dustmann to Speak at Global Business Summit on the Migrant Economy in New Delhi
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Press

12 Feb 2025 • Lusa, ECO and oRegiões.

Christian Dustmann on Germany’s Political and Economic Future
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Press

11 Feb 2025 • Business Insider

Christian Dustmann Comments on Economic Policy in the German Election Campaign
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Upcoming events

RFBerlin regularly hosts events to promote scientific research and collaboration.

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

Masterclass

3 Apr – 4 Apr 2025

RFBerlin Handbook Masterclass: “The Micro and Macro Economics of Short-Time Work” by Pierre Cahuc

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