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RFBerlin Podcast SeriesMigration Talks: Forced or free to move? Insights from Finland and Mozambique on displacement, climate and the cost of starting over.In this episode of Migration Talks, researchers Sandra Sequeira (London School of Economics) and Dominik Hangartner (ETH Zurich) take us into two very different contexts with surprising parallels. From post-conflict displacement in Mozambique to internal migration policies in post-war Finland, the conversation explores what drives people to move, and what happens when that movement is shaped less by choice than by circumstance.How does displacement affect long-term human capital? What incentives and policies help or hinder new beginnings? And how do people reconstruct lives, communities, and futures when they’re uprooted?This episode offers a com...2025-07-2427 minRFBerlin Podcast SeriesMigration Talks: Who Gets to Rise? Immigrant mobility through the lens of data, history, and policy.In this episode of Migration Talks, Professor Leah Boustan (Princeton University) explores what shapes upward mobility for immigrants and who actually gets to rise.Using research, historical records, big data and today’s technology, Boustan takes us through the story of how immigrants and their children find their path. What do we get wrong when we idealize past success stories? How do today’s children of immigrants compare to previous generations? And what role do education, neighborhoods and policy play in shaping long-term outcomes?Resources mentioned:Book: Streets of Gold: America’s Untold...2025-07-1718 minRFBerlin Podcast SeriesMigration Talks: Who Stays, Who Returns? What Ukrainians and other refugees do after forced migrationIn this episode, Panu Poutvaara (ifo Center for Migration and Development Economics) and Damla Buyuktaskin (UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency) discuss what happens after displacement: who returns, who stays, and why?Focusing on Ukrainian refugees and broader global contexts, they discuss what influences return intentions, how host countries support (or hinder) integration, and the challenges of creating long-term solutions for displaced populations. From access to work and education to regional legal frameworks, this conversation lists difficult choices faced by millions.Resources mentioned in the episode:📄 Study: The Effect of Conflict on Ukrainian Refugees’ Return Inten...2025-07-1022 minRFBerlin Podcast SeriesMigration Talks: Securing borders to secure votes? Public perception and EU Migration PolicyIn this episode, Christian Dustmann (UCL, RFBerlin) and Tommaso Frattini (University of Milan, RFBerlin) discuss the politics of EU border control. As headlines increasingly focus on “securing borders,” they ask: Are these efforts really addressing the underlying challenges, or are they shaped more by public perception and political pressure?From shifting migration routes to policy trade-offs between security and economic needs, this conversation offers timely insights into one of Europe’s most debated topics.Resources mentioned in the episode:📘 Global Migration Information Dashboard📄 "Border Policies and Unauthorized Flows" by Francesca Fasani & Tommaso Frattini Stay c...2025-07-0324 min
IQ - Wissenschaft schnell erzähltUngewöhnliches beobachtet: Orcas nutzen Werkzeuge für Wellness und Gesundheit | Migranten sind immer besser ausgebildetWenig Zeit - trotzdem neugierig? Hier ist Euer Podcast Update für alles, was Ihr zu aktueller Forschung wissen müsst. Kurz, relevant und überraschend. Die Themen in dieser Podcast-Folge:
(00:00:34) Zuwanderer - So gut sind Migranten ausgebildet |
https://www.rfberlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/RFberlin_CReAM_Education-of-Migrants-in-the-European-Union_REP23062025.pdf
(00:03:51) Ungewöhnliches Verhalten beobachtet: Orcas nutzen Werzkeuge - Für Wellness und Gesundheit
Manufacture and use of allogrooming tools by wild killer whales https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(25)00450-6
CREDITS Host der heutigen Folge ist Stefan Geier Die Geschichten in dieser Podcast-Folge hat Jenny von Sperber recherchiert
Immer noch...2025-06-3004 min
IQ - Wissenschaft schnell erzähltSmartphones - Deswegen erzeugen sie Stress bei Jugendlichen | Richtig angepflanzt - So retten Bäume Leben? | Fußball - Vereine vergeuden Millionen beim NachwuchsWenig Zeit - trotzdem neugierig? Hier ist Euer Podcast Update für alles, was Ihr zu aktueller Forschung wissen müsst. Kurz, relevant und überraschend.
Die Themen in dieser Podcast-Folge:
(00:00:45) Bäume in Gruppen oder alleine angepflanzt - Gut für die Gesundheit?
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(25)00022-1/fulltext |
(00:03:40) Smartphones - Deswegen erzeugen sie Stress bei Jugendlichen
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/digital-health/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1497222/full |
(00:05:54) Fußball - Deswegen werden wichtige Talente übersehen! - Außer beim FC Bayern und Bayer Leverkusen
https://www.rfberlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Tohoff-Mechtel-JSE-accepted-paper.pdf |
Wir freuen uns, von Euch...2025-03-2609 minRFBerlin Podcast Series9. Handbook Talk with Suresh Naidu: How do unions affect wages and inequality?In this podcast episode dedicated to the new edition of the Handbook of Labor Economics, Professor Suresh Naidu from Columbia University discusses the recent resurgence of union power, for example, in the context of the successful United Auto Workers (UAW) strike in 2023. The conversation highlights several key points with policy implications: Do unions affect inequality? How effective is union membership? Do they protect the rights and the benefits of union members, or do they have spillover effects in the rest of the labour market? Professor Naidu takes a historical perspective and discusses the shift in th...2024-08-2213 minRFBerlin Podcast Series8. Handbook Talk with Stephen Machin: How does crime impact the economy and society?In this podcast episode dedicated to the new edition of the Handbook of Labor Economics, Professor Stephen Machin from the London School of Economics discusses the recent advances in the Economics of Crime. What are the economic consequences of crime on society? What is the impact of crime on victims? Professor Machin illustrates how better administrative data has helped quantify the labour market and psychological effects of crime and has shown how such effects are long-lasting. Improved estimates of the costs of crime can inform more effective policy decisions, potentially guiding the prioritization of resource a...2024-08-1509 minRFBerlin Podcast Series7. Handbook Talk with Kathryn Shaw: What do managers do, how do they do it, and what is their impact on productivity?In this podcast episode dedicated to the new edition of the Handbook of Labor Economics, Professor Katherine Shaw from Stanford Graduate School of Business discusses the recent advances in Personnel Economics and, in particular, the role of managers. What do managers do, how do they do it, and what is their impact on workers’ productivity? She explains that good managers can significantly boost team productivity, equivalent to adding an extra team member. Her research highlights that effective management is crucial for employee retention and satisfaction, especially during economic downturns. Stay connected:🌐 Online: rfberlin.com🔗 LinkedIn...2024-08-0111 minRFBerlin Podcast Series6. Handbook Talk with Barbara Petrongolo and Jessica Pan: Which policies were effective in narrowing the gender gap over the last 50 years?In this podcast episode dedicated to the new edition of the Handbook of Labor Economics, professors Barbara Petrongolo and Jessica Pan discuss the progress and ongoing challenges in achieving gender equality in the labor market. Which policies have been more effective in narrowing the gender gap over the last 50 years? They highlight the significant progress made in reducing the wage gap and increasing female participation. However, they point out persistent issues like the motherhood penalty, occupational segregation and barriers in the organization of work. Effective policies have included childcare support, although longer parental leaves have shown...2024-07-2518 minRFBerlin Podcast Series5. Handbook Talk with Patrick Kline: What are the consequences of monopsony for the labour market?In this podcast episode dedicated to the new edition of the Handbook of Labor Economics, Tim Phillips speaks with Patrick Kline, Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley, about monopsony in the labor market. Unlike monopoly, where a single supplier dominates, monopsony occurs when a single buyer—in this case, an employer—has significant power to set wages. Prof. Kline discusses recent research on the prevalence of monopsony and the role of policy and regulation in addressing monopsony power. He emphasizes the need for rigorous understanding and innovative policy solutions to tackle this issue effec...2024-07-1810 minRFBerlin Podcast Series4. Handbook Talk with Gordon Hanson & David Dorn: What is the future of globalization and trade?In this podcast episode dedicated to the new edition of the Handbook of Labor Economics, Gordon Hanson (Peter Wertheim Professor in Urban Policy at Harvard Kennedy School) and David Dorn (UBS Foundation Professor of Globalization and Labor Markets at the University of Zurich) discuss the current state of globalization and its impact on the labor market. The speakers debate the effectiveness of tariffs and protectionism, suggesting that they often fail to create jobs and can lead to retaliatory measures, exacerbating job losses. They conclude with a call for policymakers to consider the evidence against protectionist policies and t...2024-07-1113 minRFBerlin Podcast Series3. Handbook Talk with Arindrajit Dube: What are the effects of raising minimum wages?In this episode of our podcast series dedicated to the new editions of the Handbook of Labor Economics, Arindrajit Dube, Provost Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, tackles the contentious issue of raising the minimum wage. While some advocate the minimum wage as an effective tool to combat poverty, others have argued that it could destroy jobs and increase prices. Who’s right? Prof. Dube addresses this question my summarizing what economists have learned about the impacts of minimum wages in the labor market over the last 25 years. He explains how higher minimum wages do...2024-07-0411 minRFBerlin Podcast Series2. Handbook Talk with Daron Acemoglu: Will AI replace jobs or improve them?How will the rise of AI change our jobs? Should workers have a say in how and when AI is deployed? In this episode of our podcast series, dedicated to the new editions of the Handbook of Labor Economics, Professor Daron Acemoglu clarifies the nuances of these ongoing trends.Daron Acemoglu, a renowned economist and Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a leading researcher in macroeconomics, political economy, and labor economics. Based on his extensive work on technical change, AI and innovation, his insights are both influential and timely.In this episode, P...2024-06-2711 minRFBerlin Podcast Series1. Handbook Talk with David J. Deming: What is the college wage premium and how will AI change college education? Labor earnings for college-educated workers are about 65-70% higher than for workers without college education. Why do college graduates earn more? How will the emergence of AI shape the college wage premium and college education in the years to come? David J. Deming, Isabelle and Scott Black Professor of Political Economy at Harvard University, opens our podcast series dedicated to the new edition of the Handbook of Labor Economics with his work on education, skills, inequality, and the future of work. In this episode, he discusses the college wage premium and the impact of AI on college ed...2024-06-1315 minRFBerlin Podcast Series10. Project Leader Andrea Weber on International Migration in the European UnionProject leader Andrea Weber, a professor of economics at the Central European University in Vienna, brings the first season of RFBerlin Talks to a close with her work on intra-European Union migration, specifically between Austria and Germany. Andrea highlights the lack of comprehensive data on these movements, emphasizing the importance of understanding their effects and policy implications. Her research aims to explore how labor mobility aligns with the European Union's principles while addressing the challenges stemmed from institutional differences across member countries. Stay connected:🌐 Online: rfberlin.com🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rockwool-foundation-berlin🐦 X/Twitter: @RF_Berlin2023-11-2604 minRFBerlin Podcast Series9. Project Leader Jan Nimczik on Workplace connections, Migration, and Firm quality: Evidence from German ReunificationProject leader Jan Nimczik, an assistant professor of economics at the European School of Management Technology (ESMT) in Berlin, discusses his research on labor markets and migration. How did the German reunification, a major shock to the East German labor market, influence migration decisions? How personal connections act as a driver of mobility, especially in times of rapid changes? Join us in this episode to learn more about network effects and migration responses. Stay connected:🌐 Online: rfberlin.com🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rockwool-foundation-berlin🐦 X/Twitter: @RF_Berlin🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/@RFBerlin2023-11-1205 min
ROCKWOOL Fonden Podcast54. Ny Handbook of Labor Economics: Den førende forskning inden for arbejdsmarkedsøkonomiVores podcast var med i Berlin, da verdens førende arbejdsmarkedsøkonomer mødtes for at diskutere den nyeste viden inden for arbejdsmarkedsøkonomi og bidrage til en ny udgave af den indflydelsesrige Handbook of Labor Economics vol. 5. Hør bl.a. professor Christian Dustmann, som er leder af ROCKWOOL Fonden Berlin, og Thomas Lemieux fra Vancouver School of Economics samt topøkonomerne David Autor, Ioana Marinescu, David Deming og Kerwin K. Charles fortælle om nogle af de nyeste indsigter fra forskningen. Podcasten er på engelsk.Paneldiskussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4ykNDWP...2023-11-0226 minRFBerlin Podcast Series8. Project Leader Albrecht Glitz on Globalisation, Welfare and Economic EspionageIn this podcast, project leader Albrecht Glitz, an associate professor at the University Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, shares his journey as a labor economist with a unique twist: a research interest in espionage. Albrecht's research is based on a remarkable data set from the East German secret service during the Cold War, offering unprecedented insights into espionage activities. How did they get access to such data? What is the connection between economic espionage, globalisation, and welfare? Join us in this episode to find out more. Stay connected:🌐 Online: rfberlin.com🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rockwool-foundation-berlin🐦...2023-10-2906 minRFBerlin Podcast Series7. Project Leader Guido Friebel on Boosting Business: the Impact of Worker RepresentationProject Leader Guido Friebel, professor of human resources at Goethe University in Frankfurt, discusses his research on co-determination within firms with a focus on Denmark's model of worker committees. These committees, distinct from traditional worker councils, emphasize cooperation and trust between management and employees. Tune in to explore the complex relationship between workers and firms in Europe, and the impact of co-determination on profitability, worker well-being and workplace quality. Stay connected:🌐 Online: rfberlin.com🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rockwool-foundation-berlin🐦 X/Twitter: @RF_Berlin🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/@RFBerlin2023-10-1407 minRFBerlin Podcast Series6. Project Leader Sascha Becker on Understanding Regional Inequalities: Technology, Education and Policies for Levelling UpProject Leader Sascha Becker is a professor of economics and Xiaokai Yang Chair of Business and Economics at Monash University, Melbourne and part-time professor at the University of Warwick in England. In this podcast, Sascha discusses project at RFBerlin, which aims to unravel the historic roots of regional disparities, tracing economic development over 150 years in Germany. To find out how this fascinating study is carried out and its implications, join us in this episode. Stay connected:🌐 Online: rfberlin.com🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rockwool-foundation-berlin🐦 X/Twitter: @RF_Berlin🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/@RFBerlin2023-09-3008 minRFBerlin Podcast Series5. Project Leader Thomas Cornelissen on Knowledge Spillover and Individual CareersIn this podcast, Project Leader Thomas Cornelissen, Professor of Economics from the University of Essex, discusses his research project funded by the ROCKWOOL Foundation. Thomas is motivated by the evolving nature of work and the increasing importance of peer effects and social interactions, especially in today's changing work environment, including remote work. He highlights the complex interplay between learning from co-workers and competition among colleagues and its implications for businesses seeking to harness these effects for workforce improvement. Stay connected:🌐 Online: rfberlin.com🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rockwool-foundation-berlin🐦 X/Twitter: @RF_Berlin🎥 YouTube: youtube.com...2023-09-1605 minRFBerlin Podcast Series4. Project Leader Jérôme Adda on Globalisation and the Spread of DiseasesIn this podcast, we explore the research of Jérôme Adda, an Economics professor at Bocconi and Project Leader at RFBerlin. Jérôme discusses his ROCKWOOL Foundation-funded projects, combining his background in biology with economics. The first project tackles the pressing issue of antibiotics resistance, an extensively studied medical challenge that remains relatively unexplored in economics. The second project focuses on changes in population health as economies shift from manufacturing to service jobs. Tune in to gain insights into these thought-provoking studies at the intersection of economics, biology, and societal dynamics. Stay connected:🌐 Online: rfberli...2023-09-0208 minRFBerlin Podcast Series3. Deputy Director Tommaso Frattini on the Global Migration Information HubTommaso Frattini is a Deputy Director of RFBerlin and a Professor of Economics at University of Milan. In this episode he introduces Global Migration Information Hub (GMIH), an initiative to disseminative knowledge on migration. By piecing together data and information from different sources, GMIH aims to bridge the gap between facts and perception. Tommaso talks about critical issues related to migration and refugees, and how GMIH strives to facilitate research on this topic. In addition, the interactive visualisation dashboard, available on the hub, provides a comprehensive picture to a wider audience, from journalists and policy makers to the general...2023-08-2008 minRFBerlin Podcast Series2. Deputy Director Alexandra Spitz-Oener on technology adoption and the changing nature of workAlexandra Spitz-Oener, Deputy Director of RFBerlin, Professor of Economics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and a research associate at the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) in Nuremberg, talks about her research on how machines and workers interact in the workplace from a long term perspective. From the introduction of computers in the late 1970s and the 1980s, robots in the 1990s, to artificial intelligence in more recent time, what implications technology adoption have on the nature of work: disappearing jobs and/or arrival of new jobs, changing quality of jobs and task contents over time? Alexandra's research aims to a...2023-08-1107 minRFBerlin Podcast Series1. Director Christian Dustmann on our new research institute in BerlinChristian Dustmann, Director of ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin Institute for the Economy and the Future of Work (RFBerlin), Professor of Economics at University College London, Director at Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration (CReAM), opens our podcast series by introducing the Institute, its stellar team, its research focuses, and its mission on development of the next generation of scholars. Our series will then go on with interviews of our Project Leaders, who briefly talk about their own research and the projects they are currently working on at RFBerlin. Join us as we explore a diverse range of t...2023-07-2506 min