We conduct independent research into significant challenges to the economy, society and the welfare state in a global world.
Become part of our research team
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. 136/26 - May 2026
Gender Representation and Collective Decision-Making in Expert Committees
Rigissa Megalokonomou
No. 135/26 - May 2026
The seniority ceiling: Why some immigrants struggle to rise in political office
Olle Folke, Johanna Rickne
No. 134/26 - May 2026
Revealing Life Preferences Through LLMs
Omar Abdel Haq, Amitabh Chandra, Tomáš Jagelka, Erzo F.P. Luttmer, Joshua Schwartzstein
No. 133/26 - May 2026
The Demand for Private Schools and Its Impact on School Segregation and Student Outcomes
Jacob Arendt, Anders Holm
Research Insights
Concise, research-based articles for scholars,
policymakers, and anyone curious about the world.
CReAM Reports
Data-driven reports on migration and related economic and social trends, highlighting the latest developments across Europe and beyond.
News
RFBerlin research and researchers are regularly featured in the press.
Tweets by @RF_Berlin
Apply to join the masterclass by Alexandre Mas. Deadline is today!
👉 Form: https://form.typeform.com/to/C1nGx934
🔗 Event details: https://www.rfberlin.com/event/masterclass-mas/
Get a comprehensive overview through the analysis of revealed-preference methods for non-wage amenities in the workplace.
#EconPhD
And it’s a wrap! Two inspiring days at the @RF_Berlin Handbook Masterclass on “Labor Force Transitions” with @mposchke and Fabian Lange.
A fantastic combination of rigorous academic work and insightful research discussions brought together early-career scholars and leading
🧠New RFBerlin Research Insight!
Policy sets the spark. Culture does the heavy lifting.
New research on Sweden’s parental leave reforms: the extra “daddy month” directly explained only 8.8% of fathers taking more leave. The biggest driver? Social norms. As more dads took
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.
Keep up to date with upcoming RFBerlin events, our new research and other news from our research centre.
