Alan Greenspan dies at 100 after decades shaping America’s economy (opens original article in a new tab)

Alan Greenspan, former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair, died at 100 after shaping decades of American economic policy, with a legacy marked by both growth and criticism for his role in the 2008 financial crisis.

• Alan Greenspan, former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair, died at 100 from Parkinson's disease complications.
• Greenspan's tenure (1987-2006) saw sustained economic growth and stability during crises like Black Monday and the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis.
• His policies later criticized for contributing to the 2008 financial crisis, which he acknowledged as a mistake.