Polina Knutsson

Polina Knutsson, deriving actionable insights from data

I work in data analytics at Klarna. For recent updates about my work, check my LinkedIn

This page shows several projects from my portfolio. Most of these projects come from my previous workplace OECD, where I worked as a Researcher and performed data analysis combining statistics and machine learning tools to improve the timeliness and granularity of trade data. You can also read about my research projects that I worked on during my PhD studies in Economics. 

Recent projects

Tracking supply chains

Process terabytes of satellite data on vessel traffic to track metrics of supply chain developments and detect anomalies. 

 Python | Apache Spark | GeoPandas | Kepler | NLP

Nowcasting trade

Predict metrics of trade using machine learning and more traditional methods of nowcasting.

Python | XGBoost | Ensemble models  | R

Balanced trade in services

Produce a database on international trade in services using regression modelling and statistical analysis. 

R | Regression modelling | ggplot 

More projects

Investment in renewable energy 

This paper analyses trends in foreign direct investment in renewable energy and fossil fuel. 

(paper with Perla Ibarlucea Flores)

Regression modelling | NLP | Trend analysis

Multinationals after the war

An article with insights on enterprises exiting Russia after the war.


Fuzzy matching | Trend analysis

Monitoring G20 trade 


Press releases that monitor G20 trade. See releases for Q4 2022, Q3 2022. Q2 2022.


Trend analysis

Foreign Investment in Portugal

The report analyses foreign investment in Portugal, identifies potential areas for reform and presents policy recommendations that could further strengthen Portugal's investment attractiveness.

Regression modelling | Trend analysis

Foreign Investment in Finland

The report presents trends in foreign investment in Finland, underlines potential areas for reform and suggests policy actions that could further improve Finland’s investment climate.

Regression modelling | Trend analysis