Veteran Haaretz Economic Commentator Departs After 44 Years
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Veteran Haaretz economic commentator Nehemia Strasler is leaving the newspaper after 44 years, with his final column to be published this Friday. Strasler, known for his free-market advocacy and criticism of monopolies, began at Haaretz in 1983. His departure coincides with reported layoffs and editorial changes at the Haaretz Group and TheMarker.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Nehemia Strasler is leaving Haaretz after 44 years as a journalist and commentator.
- His final column will be published this Friday, followed by a farewell event.
- Strasler was known for advocating free markets and criticizing monopolies.
- He received multiple journalism awards throughout his career.
- His departure occurs during broader changes and potential layoffs at the Haaretz Group.
Nehemia Strasler, a prominent economic journalist and commentator, is leaving the newspaper Haaretz after approximately 44 years of service. His final column is scheduled for publication this Friday, with a farewell gathering planned for him at the newspaper's offices next week. Strasler began his career at Haaretz in 1983 as a senior economic editor, a role he held for 16 years before transitioning to senior economic commentator. Throughout his tenure, Strasler advocated for free-market principles while criticizing monopolies, economic concentration, and pressure groups. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in business administration from Tel Aviv University. In addition to his journalistic work, Strasler authored the book "And They Shall Not Work on You" and a children's book, "Where Did the Money Tree Disappear?". His career has been recognized with four significant journalism awards, including the 1987 award for outstanding economic journalist and the 1988 Sokolov Prize for his exposé on Ernest Yefet's excessive pension and call for accountability from bank executives following the 1983 crisis. He also received an award for quality economic journalism in 2011 and a lifetime achievement award in 2012 for his fight against economic concentration and monopolies. Strasler's departure occurs amidst broader changes within the Haaretz Group and its business publication, TheMarker, which is reportedly planning to lay off 35 employees and appoint Baruch Shai as its editor. However, no connection was made between Strasler's decision to leave and these organizational changes.
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