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. 27/24 - November 2024
Lifting Barriers to Skill Transferability: Immigrant Integration through Occupational Recognition
Silke Anger, Jacopo Bassetto, Malte Sandner
No. 26/24 - October 2024
No. 25/24 - October 2024
No. 24/24 - October 2024
Job Search, Unemployment Insurance, and Active Labor Market Policies
Thomas Le Barbanchon, Johannes Schmieder, Andrea Weber
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.
6 Nov 2024 • Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
F.A.Z. cites Insights from Director Christian Dustmann on Labor Mobility in Germany
View article31 Oct 2024 • Business Insider Deutschland
Our Director Christian Dustmann Shares Optimism for German Car Industry in Business Insider
View article29 Oct 2024 • ntv Nachrichtenfernsehen
Unser Direktor Christian Dustmann kommentiert auf n-tv die VW-Krise und die deutsche Autoindustrie
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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
Workshop
5 Jun – 6 Jun 2025
RFBerlin Workshop on the Economics of Aging
Challenges for the Labor Market and Long-Term Care
RFBerlin event
13 Mar – 14 Mar 2025
RFBerlin Migration Forum
Migration: economics, politics and development
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