🚨 Only a few days left to apply for the next RFBerlin Masterclass! Join @essobecker.bsky.social for two days of in-depth teaching on the economic consequences of forced migration through a historical lens. www.rfberlin.com/event/rfberl...

📢 We are hiring 📢 RFBerlin is looking for a #ResearchAssistant to support the project on the labor market effects of collective bargaining. Apply now or share with your network: www.rfberlin.com/job/research...

We are happy to host Paolo Pinotti (Bocconi University) in our Applied Economics Seminar this week, presenting "Family connections, nepotism, and political bargaining". 🗓️ 25 September 2025 🕑 Time: 14:00–15:15

This week, we are happy to host Barbara Petrongolo (@ox.ac.uk & @cep-lse.bsky.social) in our Applied Economics Seminar series, sharing her work on "Labor market dynamics around childbirth: The role of parental leave". 🗓️ 19 September 2025 🕑 14:00 - 15:15 www.rfberlin.com/event/semina...

Join us in Berlin for another great Masterclass 🚨 This time, we’re hosting Andrea Weber for a two-day workshop on UI 📋 Apply by Sept 6th! #EconSky

Great speakers coming to Berlin in September to talk about their Handbook chapters!

🏭 🔍 Exploring Labor Scarcity: DFG Research Unit's Recent Workshop 👥Organized by @jnimczik.bsky.social - @rfberlin.bsky.social & @phaan.bsky.social - @diw.de 📆Looking ahead, the Research Unit will host key events on July 7, 17-18 and on September 24-25 👉 www.wiwiss.fu-berlin.de/forschung/la...

For those in Berlin: Next Wednesday, we welcome Lorenzo Lagos (Brown University) for a seminar on “Union-Specific Rents and Inequality”. The even is open to the academic public. More info → www.rfberlin.com/event/rfberl...

Our research unit is finally kicking off 🔥 Join us for the kick-off event and also stay tuned for other upcoming workshops 🙂

Had a wonderful time at the RFBerlin #MigrationForum, full of engaging sessions and interesting conversations. I was happy to present our work with Julia Schmieder and @phaan.bsky.social on immigration’s effect on prices and take-up of elderly care in 🇩🇪. Thanks to the organizers for a great event!

Higher UI benefits not only extend #unemployment spells but can actually increase transitions into unemployment, particularly when benefits are both generous and long-lasting find Jonas Jessen, Robin Jessen, Andrew Johnston, & Ewa Gałecka-Burdziak. cepr.org/voxeu/column... #EconSky

My friend, co-author & excellent economist Izabela is finally on Bluesky! @wnuk-i.bsky.social Follow her 👇

📢 The Economics of #Migration Junior Seminar Series is back for Spring 2025! 👉 Who? Juniors (max. 2 years post-PhD) 🗓️ When? January 31, 2025 📜 What? Full drafts related to migration ✉️ Where? Email [email protected] ℹ️ More Info? sites.google.com/view/the-eco...