Greenspan

[ green-span ]

noun

1. Alan, born 1926, U.S. economist: chairman of the Federal Reserve Board 1987–2006.

Example Sentences

But how can we account for the fact that Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve for 20 years, was an early member of her circle, and that her writings have sold 37 million copies?

From Salon

Writer and social strategist Rachel Greenspan joins us to share what she’s hearing about the A.I. revolution that wasn’t.

From Slate

The lead producers are Hunter Arnold, Tyler Mitchell and Kayla Greenspan; it was capitalized for up to $19 million, according to a filing with the Securities Exchange Commission, and that money has not been recouped.

From New York Times

Under the supposedly steady hand of then-Chair Alan Greenspan, the economy was steered through numerous crises at home and internationally.

From Seattle Times

Few realized that Greenspan’s “easy money” policies and allowing bank consolidation were carrying unintended consequences.

From Seattle Times