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. 89/25 - August 2025
The Motherhood Effect on Earnings amid Declining Fertility: Evidence from Korea
Jisoo Hwang, Inkyung Yoo
No. 88/25 - August 2025
Germs in the Family: The Short- and Long-Term Consequences of Intra-Household Disease Spread
Meltem Daysal, Hui Ding, Maya Rossin-Slater, Hannes Schwandt
No. 87/25 - August 2025
Sequential College Admission Mechanisms and Off-Platform Options
Olivier De Groote, Anais Fabre, Margaux Luflade, Arnaud Maurel
No. 86/25 - August 2025
Discrimination in retention decisions and its impact on career earnings. Evidence from the National Football League
Ian Gregory-Smith, Alex Bryson, Rafael Gomez
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.
RFBerlin Applied Economics Seminar
3 November 2025
Matching Estimators in the Age of Big Data: New Evidence on the Impacts of Workforce Training Programs
Keep up to date with upcoming RFBerlin events, our new research and other news from our research centre.
