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Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100

22 Haziran 2026The Guardian
  • Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the US Federal Reserve, has passed away at the age of 100. He was a key figure in US monetary policy, serving under four different presidents: Ronald Reagan, George HW Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W Bush.
  • His wife, Andrea Mitchell, confirmed that he died due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.
  • Greenspan's leadership at the Federal Reserve spanned nearly two decades, during which he was credited with fostering a period of unprecedented economic expansion. However, his policies have also faced criticism for contributing to the housing bubble and subsequent economic downturn.
  • Greenspan's passing marks the end of an era in American economic policy. His tenure at the Federal Reserve was characterized by significant economic growth, but also by controversies surrounding his decisions, particularly during the financial crisis of 2008.
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This article is based on reports from NBC News and The Guardian.