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. 145/26 - May 2026
Engines of Empowerment: Cattle Tending, the Milking Machine, and Women in Politics
Eva Forslund, Jaakko Meriläinen, Celine Zipfel
No. 144/26 - May 2026
Climate and Prehistoric Migration
Peter Huybers, Marco Tabellini, Charles A. Taylor, Francesco Toti
No. 143/26 - May 2026
No. 142/26 - May 2026
The Economic Returns to Citizenship: Evidence from a Meta-Analysis
Jens Hainmueller, David Laitin
Research Insights
Concise, research-based articles for scholars,
policymakers, and anyone curious about the world.
CReAM Reports
Data-driven reports on migration and related economic and social trends, highlighting the latest developments across Europe and beyond.
News
RFBerlin research and researchers are regularly featured in the press.
Tweets by @RF_Berlin
Are immigrants in Europe more or less educated than natives? It depends very much on where you look and who you compare.
A new CReAM at RFBerlin report by Christian Dustmann, Tommaso Frattini, and Camilla Piovesan shows that in some countries immigrants are more likely than
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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