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Consumer Economist

In his role as consumer economist, Sebastian works on behavioral economics and financial literacy. He is also the German lead for ING Consumer Research. After graduating in economics and business administration from Leibniz University of Hannover, he worked for ING as treasurer and investment product manager before joining the research team.

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German consumers react to record-high inflation
German consumers react to record-high inflation
Staying home for Christmas: Europeans and their second coronavirus festivities

Staying home for Christmas: Europeans and their second coronavirus festivities

'Driving home for Christmas' may be blaring from our radios but our European survey suggests that most will be staying right where they are given…

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Housing markets in the eurozone

Housing markets in the eurozone

While all eurozone economies saw major contractions in economic activity in 2020, the impact on residential real estate prices was diverse. Some countries…

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German housing: Their own fault?

German housing: Their own fault?

Housing prices in big German cities have been on the rise lately. Is it that supply is just growing too slowly and isn't able to keep up with…

World Cup: Does your team really always want to win?
World Cup: Does your team really always want to win?

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