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Kathrin Schreiber Analyst Kathrin Schreiber graduated in Business Analytics and Management Sciences at the University of Southampton. In her studies she specialized in decision analysis & modelling and forecasting. E-MAIL [email protected] At Statista she works as market specialist on projects related to the digital economy and is also responsible for the development of WEB forecasting models and tools. statista.com/outlook

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