ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin

New Position Opening: Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied/Labor Economics The ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin is inviting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied/Labor Economics. This full-time role is based in Berlin and offers an initial two-year contract with the potential for extension. In this position, you will engage in research addressing significant economic challenges while collaborating closely with experienced researchers in a supportive environment. Key Details: • Focus on the welfare state and related economic issues • No teaching responsibilities • Participation in a Berlin-wide career development program Application Deadline: November 18, 2024 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eSnjAy2t Apply: https://lnkd.in/eK4rurDH If you are interested in this opportunity, please consider applying or sharing it with your network. And feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

🆕 New Chapter of the Handbook of Labor Economics in our Discussion Paper Series: Claudia Olivetti, Jessica Pan and Barbara Petrongolo trace the evolution of the study of gender in the labor market, reflecting shifts in both reseach and real-world inequality. https://lnkd.in/d-_fZj4F 🎙️ Listen to Jessica Pan and Barbara Petrongolo discuss the progress and ongoing challenges in achieving gender equality in the labor market on #HandbookTalks, our podcast series dedicated to the new volumes of the Handbook of Labor Economics. https://lnkd.in/dwTVQ76d

In an interview with the German newspaper Sächsische Zeitung, Prof. Alexandra Spitz-Oener shared her insights on Germany’s labor market and economic outlook. Despite current challenges, she emphasized that “many companies are still doing well,” with the number of employed people in Germany reaching a record high. https://lnkd.in/d_mGvKeS

🆕 Chapter of the Handbook of Labor Economics in our #DiscussionPaper Series: Pierre Cahuc provides an in-depth overview of the economic literature on short-time work programs, exploring their history, impact on employment and policy implications. https://lnkd.in/dSvePkNE

Call for Papers: RFBerlin Workshop on Economics of Aging is open! We are pleased to announce that the Call for Papers for the RFBerlin Workshop on Economics of Aging, taking place in June 2025, is now open. We invite scholars to submit innovative research exploring the economic implications of population aging. Potential topics include the impacts of aging on labor supply, productivity, retirement, pensions, long-term care, demographic trends shaping inequality, and other related areas. Submissions can be made via the Oxford Abstracts platform at the following link: https://lnkd.in/e3KjpqmA Submit your work and share this call with your network!

The global population is aging, with those over 65 expected to make up 11.7% of the population by 2030 and 15.8% by 2050, resulting in challenges for the labor market and long-term care. The RFBerlin Workshop on the Economics of Aging will address these and other issues, showcasing recent research and fostering collaboration among junior and senior scientists. Join us this June for the RFBerlin Workshop on the Economics of Aging, Featuring keynotes such as V. Joseph Hotz (University of Chicago) and Mariacristina De Nardi (University of Minnesota).

🆕 Chapter of the Handbook of Labor Economics in the RFBerlin-CReAM Discussion Paper Series: José Azar and Ioana Marinescu provide a comprehensive overview of the growing literature on monopsony power in the labor market. 📑Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dBUmSwgm

🆕 Chapter of the Handbook of Labor Economics: Magne Mogstad and Alexander Torgovitsky synthesize and review the modern instrumental variables literature that allows for unobserved heterogeneity in treatment effects. https://lnkd.in/dbpWRPSQ

Prof. Christian Dustmann appeared on "Börse am Abend" on Welt to discuss the structural changes in Germany's car industry driven by the transition to electric vehicles. Despite the challenges, he expressed confidence that the German automotive industry will remain successful in the long term. https://lnkd.in/dYRXTMQy

🆕 Chapter of the Handbook of Labor Economics: Patrick Kline (University of California, Berkeley) reviews the literature on firm wage differences and the fixed effects methods used to measure them. https://lnkd.in/dWSm_USB 🎙️ Listen to Patrick Kline expand on the topics of this chapter and its connection with monopsony power in the labor market on #HandbookTalks, our podcast series dedicated to the new volumes of the Handbook of Labor Economics: https://lnkd.in/dqxcarJC