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Alan Greenspan was an [[United States of America|American]] economist who served as Chairman of the [[Federal Reserve]] from 1986 until 2006.<ref name=FriedmanGreenspanLegacy/> | Alan Greenspan was an [[United States of America|American]] economist who served as Chairman of the [[Federal Reserve]] from 1986 until 2006.<ref name=FriedmanGreenspanLegacy/> | ||
In a December 2000 profile in ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair magazine]]'' [[Christopher Hitchens]] noted that Greenspan was regarded as the second most important official in America, while mocking | In a December 2000 profile in ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair magazine]]'' [[Christopher Hitchens]] noted that Greenspan was regarded as the second most important official in America, while mocking Greenspan's admiration of [[Ayn Rand]].<ref name=vanityfair2000-12-06/> Greenspan served on the [[Gates Commission]], which made recommendations on whether the [[United States Armed Services]] should continue to rely on [[Conscription in the U.S.|Conscription]].<ref name=vanityfair2000-12-06/> | ||
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Revision as of 10:19, 20 February 2024
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| Born | 1926-03-06 New York City |
| Occupation | economist |
| Known for | former Chairman of the Federal Reserve |
Alan Greenspan was an American economist who served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1986 until 2006.[1]
In a December 2000 profile in Vanity Fair magazine Christopher Hitchens noted that Greenspan was regarded as the second most important official in America, while mocking Greenspan's admiration of Ayn Rand.[2] Greenspan served on the Gates Commission, which made recommendations on whether the United States Armed Services should continue to rely on Conscription.[2]
References
- ↑ Chairman Greenspan's Legacy, New York Review of Books, March 20, 2008.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Christopher Hitchens. Greenspan Shrugged, Vanity Fair (magazine), 2000-12-06. Retrieved on 2024-02-04. “But he’s quietly approaching his fifth term of office. And in that capacity he probably does possess more power than any president.”