Volcker

[ vohl-ker ]

noun

1. Paul Adolph, 1927–2019, U.S. economist: Federal Reserve Board chairman 1979–87.

Example Sentences

Greenberger’s warning about this scenario had been endorsed by no less august a figure than former Federal Reserve Chair Paul Volcker.

From Salon

One result was then-Federal Reserve Board Chair Paul Volcker presiding over an inflation-killing program of interest-rate hikes starting in 1980.

From Seattle Times

He appointed the Federal Reserve chairman, Paul Volcker, who, along with Reagan, would get credit for the economic growth of the 1980s.

From Seattle Times

Human Rights Commissioner Volcker Turk said in a statement at the start of a trip to the region.

From Reuters

Human Rights Commissioner Volcker Turk said in a statement at the start of a trip to the region, during which he will visit the Rafah crossing from Egypt, the sole route for aid.

From Reuters