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.

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Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity
Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity
Migration & Global Collaboration
Migration & Global Collaboration
Technology, Trade & Human Capital
Technology, Trade & Human Capital

Discussion papers

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

No. 02/25 - January 2025

Spatial Unit Roots in Regressions: A Practitioner’s Guide and a Stata Package

Sascha O. Becker, P. David Boll, Hans-Joachim Voth

No. 01/25 - January 2025

Dissertation Paths: Advisors and Students in the Economics Research Production Function

Joshua Angrist, Marc Diederichs

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.

Press Video

4 Feb 2025 • WELT

Christian Dustmann Comments on U.S. Trade Tariffs
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Opinion piece Press

4 Feb 2025 • Politiken

Christian Dustmann on Trump’s Trade Threats and Europe’s Economic Strength
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Press Video

30 Jan 2025 • SVT Sveriges Television

Christian Dustmann Featured on SVT’s Rapport Discussing Tesla and Work
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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 by Pierre Cahuc

Pierre Cahuc Masterclass: 3-4 April 2025

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