Alan Greenspan, chair of Federal Reserve under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100 - CBS News
Alan Greenspan, the long-serving Federal Reserve chairman who oversaw the 'Great Moderation,' has died at age 100. His legacy is marked by both economic stability and debates regarding his role in the 2008 financial crisis.
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Greenspan's policies shaped modern American monetary policy and global economic theory for nearly two decades.
Alan Greenspan, an economist who served as chairman of the Federal Reserve under four U.S. presidents, died on Monday, his wife Andrea Mitchell said. He was 100.
The article balances his professional achievements with critical perspectives on his regulatory failures.
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