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. 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.
4 Feb 2025 • Politiken
Christian Dustmann on Trump’s Trade Threats and Europe’s Economic Strength
View article30 Jan 2025 • SVT Sveriges Television
Christian Dustmann Featured on SVT’s Rapport Discussing Tesla and Work
View articleTweets by @RF_Berlin
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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