Sabri Ben-Achour
Correspondent & Host
SHORT BIO
My job is to do what I can to help all of us understand the economic forces that shape our lives and our world.
What was your first job?
I was a waiter!
What do you think is the hardest part of your job that no one knows?
It can be hard to break down complex topics quickly and fairly.
In your next life, what would your career be?
A chemist or a geneticist, I think.
What’s your most memorable Marketplace moment?
Playing with giant horseshoe crabs under the moonlight as they swam ashore to spawn. (It was for a story on how their blood is used in the medical industry).
What’s the favorite item in your workspace and why?
My plants. I water them when I'm stressed. They get a lot of water.
Episodes by Sabri (571)
Latest Stories (600)
What makes Japan’s economy the odd man out?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Nic Perez
, Erika Soderstrom
and Natalie White
Jan 26, 2024
In an effort to stimulate a sluggish economy, the government got creative and started applying negative interest rates.
What are some of the key takeaways from Davos 2024?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
Jan 19, 2024
War, A.I. and U.S. elections were among the key talking points at the World Economic Forum, says Patrick Foulis of The Economist.
Are we entering a world of surge dining?
Jan 11, 2024
Dynamic pricing is the practice of having prices that vary by demand or even customer type. We're used to it when it comes to airlines and ridesharing. But what about restaurants?
How trauma can show up in our relationship with money — and what can be done about it
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
Dec 28, 2023
Chantel Chapman, co-founder of Trauma of Money, discusses the complicated connection between trauma we've experienced and how we save or spend.
What it would take for Cuba to rebound economically
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
Dec 22, 2023
We take a look at why people are fleeing Cuba and how the U.S. can help.
Shark populations are being threatened by a booming, illicit shark fin trade
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
Dec 21, 2023
More than 70 million sharks are killed for their fins worldwide. Those fins are considered a status symbol in some parts of the world.
The Apple watch patent battle is the latest in a long war over innovation in America
Dec 20, 2023
Apple is is expected to end sales of two new watches after it lost a patent case. How does this compare to other patent conflicts?
Housing construction was expected to fall in November. Instead, it surged.
Dec 19, 2023
Housing starts surged nearly 15%, blowing expectations out of the water. What does that mean for the future of the housing market?
What it takes to work in America
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Dec 12, 2023
Pathways for highly educated immigrants or seasonal workers can be scarce, and for other jobs they're practically nonexistent.
What immigration actually does to jobs, wages and more
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Dec 12, 2023
Republican lawmakers want immigration changes in exchange for Ukraine aid. What does economic research say about current policy?