Research Insights

No. 6/26 - March 2026
Who Loses When Firms Are Bought: Labor Market Effects of Acquisitions
Evidence from Sweden suggests that mergers often lead to job losses and lasting pay cuts for workers, even when firms benefit.
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No. 5/26 - February 2026
More and More Ukrainians Want to Stay in Denmark
Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, three out of four adult Ukrainians living in Denmark wish to stay even if their hometown becomes safe again.
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No. 4/26 - February 2026
Still Standing: The Ukrainian Labor Market at War
The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has generated one of the largest shocks to a labor market in recent history. In spite of that, nearly four years later, the labor market has proven resilient.
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No. 3/26 - February 2026
Why Some Refugees Struggle to Work: The Role of Early Signs of PTSD
Refugees often have lower employment rates than natives and other migrants. One important reason may be exposure to severe trauma, which can affect how people function in daily life and make it harder to find and keep a job.
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No. 2/26 - February 2026
Too Old to Apply for a Job? How Age Limits in Job Ads Shape Who Applies
As populations age, keeping people in work later in life has become an economic necessity. Yet many older job seekers still face substantial barriers to reemployment.
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No. 1/26 - January 2026
From Steam Power to Artificial Intelligence: What the Past Can Teach Us About the Future of Work
Regional inequalities remain a central issue in public and policy debates. Where do such disparities originate? And what policies can reduce them? A new study traces these inequalities back to the introduction of a transformative technology: the steam engine.
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