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. 34/24 - December 2024
Informing Risky Migration: Evidence from a field experiment in Guinea
Giacomo Battiston, Lucia Corno, Eliana La Ferrara
No. 33/24 - December 2024
The Evolution of Gender in the Labor Market
Claudia Olivetti, Jessica Pan, Barbara Petrongolo
No. 32/24 - December 2024
No. 31/24 - December 2024
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.
7 Dec 2024 • Sächsische Zeitung
We work more, not less – Alexandra Spitz-Oener in Sächsische Zeitung
View article2 Dec 2024 • Welt N24
Christian Dustmann kommentiert auf Welt N24 die Lage in der Autoindustrie
View article29 Nov 2024 • WELT
“The lead through engineering is over” – Christian Dustmann and Jan Knuf on the Future of Germany’s Automotive Industry in WELT
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
RFBerlin event
13 Mar – 14 Mar 2025
RFBerlin Migration Forum
Migration: economics, politics and development
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