Alan Greenspan Dies at 100; Led Fed During Boom Before 2008 Bust (opens original article in a new tab)

Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman, died at 100. He guided the US economy during a boom but faced criticism for his regulatory approach, which some linked to the 2008 financial crisis.

• Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman, died at 100 after complications from Parkinson’s disease.
• Greenspan led the Fed during a period of economic growth but faced criticism for his hands-off approach to financial markets, which some linked to the 2008 crisis.
• His tenure saw a stock market boom and low unemployment, but housing market bubbles and deregulation were later cited as contributing factors to the financial crisis.