- Alan Greenspan, the influential U.S. Federal Reserve Chair for nearly two decades, passed away on Monday from complications of Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 100.
- During his tenure from 1987 to 2006, Greenspan was revered as the "Oracle" and "Maestro," overseeing a sustained era of American economic growth and prosperity, including a 10-year boom.
- He earned widespread credit for helping restore calm and stability during financial crises such as "Black Monday" in 1987 and the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis.
- Greenspan's legacy is complex, as his easy-money policies and unwavering faith in lightly supervised financial markets were widely criticized for contributing to the 2008 financial crisis, a mistake he later conceded.
- After stepping down, he remained active, running a consulting firm, writing books, and offering commentary, including criticizing actions by the Trump administration regarding the Federal Reserve's independence.
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Alan Greenspan dies at 100: the Fed ‘Maestro’ who shaped America’s economy — and its biggest crisis
