We conduct independent research into significant challenges to the economy, society and the welfare state in a global world.
Become part of our research team
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. 99/25 - November 2025
Bargaining and Inequality in the Labor Market
Sydnee Caldwell, Ingrid Haegele, Jörg Heining
No. 98/25 - November 2025
Minimum Wages and Informality
Ellora Derenoncourt, Lorenzo Lagos, Francois Gerard, Claire Montialoux
No. 97/25 - November 2025
No. 96/25 - November 2025
The Geography of Job Creation and Job Destruction
Moritz Kuhn, Iourii Manovskii, Xincheng Qiu
Research Insights
Concise, research-based articles for scholars,
policymakers, and anyone curious about the world.
News
RFBerlin research and researchers are regularly featured in the press.
Tweets by @RF_Berlin
Only a few days to apply! ⏳ #econjobmarket #econtwitter
Join RFBerlin as a Postdoctoral Fellow!
✔️ Leading faculty and global network
✔️ Vibrant group of junior researchers
✔️ Mentoring opportunities
✔️ Research and admin support
✔️ No teaching obligations
Apply now: https://econjobmarket.org/positions/11901
https://www.rfberlin.com/job/postdoctoral-fellow-economics-26/
Welcome to our network, @NavariniLorenzo!
Really excited to join @RF_Berlin as a research affiliate!
https://www.rfberlin.com/author/lorenzonavarini/
Upcoming events
RFBerlin hosts a wide array of events aimed at fostering academic research and collaboration.
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.
Keep up to date with upcoming RFBerlin events, our new research and other news from our research centre.
