Research Insights

No. 11/26 - April 2026
When Robots Enter the Workplace: How Automation Shapes Children’s Future Prospects
Industrial robots and other automation technologies have transformed labour markets in recent decades. Not much is known about the long-run consequences of these technological changes, especially whether their effects extend beyond the workers directly exposed to automation and spill over to the next generation.
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No. 9/26 - March 2026
Will AI Make Workers Better Off?
Will generative AI mainly replace workers, or will it increase living standards? This study responds “yes” to both.
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No. 7/26 - March 2026
How Germany Could Raise Its Low Birth Rate
Governments across advanced economies are trying to raise fertility without discouraging women from working.
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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. 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. 3/25 - October 2025
The Long-Term Effects of Air Pollution on Health and Labor Market Outcomes: Evidence from Socialist East Germany
New evidence shows that sustained exposure to dirty air can harm health for decades and can lower lifetime earnings.
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