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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. 86/26 - March 2026
The Gender Wage Gap in Britain: A Meta-Analysis
Patrice Laroche, Alex Bryson, Heather Joshi, David Wilkinson
No. 85/26 - March 2026
Effective Families or Effective Schools? Experimental Evidence on Fostering Children’s Numeracy
Samuel Berlinski, Michele Giannola, Alessandro Toppeta
No. 84/26 - March 2026
No. 83/26 - March 2026
Preparing Kids for Capitalism: The Effect of German Reunification on the Intergenerational Transmission of Preferences
Matthias Doepke, Mariko Klasing
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RFBerlin research and researchers are regularly featured in the press.
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And that’s a wrap! 🎉 A huge thank you to all our presenters, discussants, and participants for making the #MigrationForum2026 such a rich and stimulating event.
We close with remarks from RFBerlin Director Christian Dustmann, grateful for the inspiring conversations and
Upcoming events
RFBerlin hosts a wide array of events aimed at fostering academic research and collaboration.
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.
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