We conduct independent research into significant challenges to the economy, society and the welfare state in a global world.
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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. 54/26 - February 2026
Social Mobility in Western Countries: The Role of Families, Networks, and Institutions
Martin Nybom, Kjell G. Salvanes, José V. Rodríguez Mora
No. 53/26 - February 2026
Behavioral Responses to Estate Taxation: Evidence from Taiwan
Hsien-Ming Lien, Linda Wu, Tzu-Ting Yang
No. 52/26 - February 2026
Internal Pay Equity and the Quantity-Quality Trade-Off in Hiring
Michael Amior, Shmuel San
No. 51/26 - February 2026
Using distributional random forests for the analysis of the income distribution
Martin Biewen, Stefan Glaisner, Simon Zeller
Research Insights
Concise, research-based articles for scholars,
policymakers, and anyone curious about the world.
News
RFBerlin research and researchers are regularly featured in the press.
Tweets by @RF_Berlin
🧠New RFBerlin Research Insight!
Why do some refugees struggle to find work, even years after arrival? For many, the barrier isn’t language or skills, it’s trauma.
@MetteFoged_econ, Karen-Inge Karstoft & Edith Zink show that early signs of PTSD have a lasting impact on
If you’re a bachelor or master in economics, statistics, or data science, this is for you!
RFBerlin is looking for a Research Assistant to work on a research project that evaluates a collective bargaining reform using Danish data.
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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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