Sabri Ben-Achour
Correspondent & Host
Episodes by Sabri (651)
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How the "vertical integration" of streaming studios today evokes old Hollywood's power
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Daniel Shin
Aug 13, 2021
Abraham Ravid, finance professor at Yeshiva University, thinks more contract disputes like the one between Scarlett Johannsen and Disney will pop up as streaming overtakes the movie theater experience.
How much does the delta variant threaten the economic recovery?
Jul 30, 2021
Delta could slow the economy in two main ways: Governments could restrict consumers — again — or consumers could restrict themselves.
Our lost GDP year
Jul 29, 2021
U.S. GDP grew 6.5% from April through June, less than many economists expected. However, it’s caught up to pre-pandemic levels.
The pandemic recession only lasted two months. Wait, what?
Jul 20, 2021
For a lot of people, the downturn doesn't feel over and may not for years. So what does "over" mean in this case?
A California farm battles drought: “We're out here trying to survive"
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Rose Conlon
Jul 16, 2021
A historic drought threatening crops in the West could send food prices higher.
Study underlines the economic importance of early childhood education
Jul 15, 2021
Marketplace’s Chris Farrell says research based on the Perry Preschool Project shows broad, long-term benefits of early investment.
Are we entering an era of higher inflation?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Rose Conlon
Jul 15, 2021
Experts say global forces that helped keep inflation low for decades — like international trade and an expanding workforce — are dissipating.
China’s crackdown on Didi may signal tougher curbs on tech
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Daniel Shin
Jul 14, 2021
The Peterson Institute’s Martin Chorzempa believes the state wants greater control of information, but he doesn’t expect delisting from foreign exchanges.
Should you put cryptocurrency in your retirement account?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Chris Farrell
and Daniel Shin
Jul 13, 2021
Marketplace Senior Economics Contributor Chris Farrell says think twice. He calls the crypto ecosystem "volatile" and "opaque."
Boosting American innovation might involve immigration reform
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Rose Conlon
Jul 12, 2021
Experts say U.S. progress in STEM fields is closely tied to immigration policy.