Listed In: Economists
Birthdate: March 6, 1926
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Washington Heights, New York, United States
Alan Greenspan was the 13th chairman of the Federal Reserve, serving from 1987 to 2006. Initially nominated by President Ronald Reagan, he was reappointed multiple times and retired in 2006. Before joining the Fed, Greenspan founded Greenspan Associates LLC, a consulting firm. He gained notoriety for his support of policies such as Social Security privatization and tax cuts, which led to him being compared to a “rock star.” Greenspan’s tenure has been associated with events like the dot-com bubble and the subprime mortgage crisis.
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