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. 26/24 - October 2024
No. 25/24 - October 2024
No. 24/24 - October 2024
Job Search, Unemployment Insurance, and Active Labor Market Policies
Thomas Le Barbanchon, Johannes Schmieder, Andrea Weber
No. 23/24 - October 2024
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.
6 Nov 2024 • Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
F.A.Z. cites Insights from Director Christian Dustmann on Labor Mobility in Germany
View article31 Oct 2024 • Business Insider Deutschland
Our Director Christian Dustmann Shares Optimism for German Car Industry in Business Insider
View article29 Oct 2024 • ntv Nachrichtenfernsehen
Unser Direktor Christian Dustmann kommentiert auf n-tv die VW-Krise und die deutsche Autoindustrie
View InterviewTweets by @RF_Berlin
Upcoming events
RFBerlin regularly hosts events to promote scientific research and collaboration.
RFBerlin event
13 Mar – 14 Mar 2025
RFBerlin Migration Forum
Migration: economics, politics and development
Masterclass
15 Oct – 16 Oct 2024
Reproducibility in Research
Tools, Tips, and Skills for Day 1, Day T-1, and Anytime in Between
External Event
17 September 2024
Decouple, Disengage, Derisk or Cooperate: China’s Role in the Economic Future of Germany and the EU
Panel Discussion at VfS Annual Conference
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