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) 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. 13/24 - June 2024
What Matters for the Decision to Study Abroad? A Lab-in-the-Field Experiment in Cape Verde
Catia Batista, David M Costa, Pedro Freitas, Gonçalo Lima, Ana B Reis
No. 12/24 - May 2024
The Relationship between Social Capital and Migrant Integration, Ethnic Diversity, and Spatial Sorting
Matthew Roskruge, Jacques Poot
No. 11/24 - April 2024
Public and Parental Investments, and Children’s Skill Formation
Miriam Gensowski, Rasmus Landersø, Philip Dale, Anders Højen, Laura Justice, Dorthe Bleses
No. 10/24 - April 2024
Partial Legalization and Parallel Markets: The Effect of Lawful Crossing on Unlawful Crossing at the US Southwest Border
Michael A. Clemens
Upcoming events
RFBerlin regularly hosts events to promote scientific research and collaboration.
External Event
17 September 2024
Decouple, Disengage, Derisk or Cooperate: China’s Role in the Economic Future of Germany and the EU
Panel Discussion at VfS Annual Conference
External Event
16 September 2024
Keynote by Christian Dustmann at the VfS Annual Conference
News
RFBerlin research and researchers are regularly featured in the press.
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25 Jul 2024
Handbook Talk with Barbara Petrongolo and Jessica Pan: Which policies were effective in narrowing the gender gap over the last 50 years?
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18 Jul 2024
Handbook Talk with Patrick Kline: What are the consequences of monopsony for the labour market?
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12 Jul 2024
Handbook Talk with Gordon Hanson and David Dorn: What is the future of globalization and trade?
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