Research Insights

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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No. 6/25 - December 2025
Migration, Beschäftigung und Löhne: Regionale und individuelle Effekte
Wie wirkt sich Migration auf Arbeitsplätze und Löhne aus? In öffentlichen Debatten werden Effekte auf regionale Arbeitsmärkte häufig mit den individuellen Erfahrungen von Arbeitnehmern vermischt. Die Studie macht deutlich, dass die Effekte der Immigration auf Regionen und auf beschäftigte Arbeitnehmer sehr unterschiedlich sein können.
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No. 5/25 - December 2025
Immigration, Jobs and Wages: Separating Regional and Worker Effects
How does immigration affect jobs and wages? Public debates often conflate regional labour market outcomes with the experiences of individual workers. The effects of immigration on “places” and “people” may differ considerably.
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