Alan Greenspan dies at 100: Former Fed chairman who shaped America's economy (opens original article in a new tab)

Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman who influenced U.S. economic policies for decades, died at 100. He managed several economic crises but faced criticism for his role in the 2008 recession.

• Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman, died at 100 from Parkinson's disease complications.
• Greenspan shaped U.S. economy for decades, handling crises like 1987 crash and 2001 dotcom bubble burst.
• His policies were criticized for contributing to 2008 Great Recession, though he admitted mistakes and received multiple honors.