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) engages in research designed to raise the standard of public debate and create the best possible basis for policy making.
Discussion papers
No. 25/25 - 2025
Beyond Hot Spots: Enhancing Police Effectiveness by Incorporating a Spatial Network Approach
Corrado Giulietti, Brendon McConnell , Yves Zenou
No. 24/25 - 2025
Inventors’ Coworker Networks and Innovation
Sabrina Di Addario, Zhexin Feng, Michel Serafinelli
No. 23/25 - 2025
Do Judges Exhibit Gender Bias? Evidence from the Universe of Divorce Cases in China
Xiqian Cai, Pei Li, Qinyue Luo, Hong Song, Huihua Xie
No. 22/25 - 2025
Linking Empirical Evidence to Theory: A Framework for Understanding Immigration’s Labor Market Effects
Christian Dustmann, Uta Schönberg
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.
Upcoming events
RFBerlin hosts a wide array of events aimed at fostering academic research and collaboration.
Keep up to date with upcoming RFBerlin events, our new research and other news from our research centre.
