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Former US Fed chair Alan Greenspan dies aged 100
Alan Greenspan served as the chair of the US Federal Reserve for nearly two decades. He passed away due to complications from Parkinson's disease. (sources: dw, aljazeera, abc, nbcnews, ap)
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Modern Action Briefing
Alan Greenspan, who led the US Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, has died at the age of 100. His tenure is noted for significant economic policymaking.
- Greenspan oversaw the Federal Reserve from 1987 until 2006.
- His policies have been criticized for their role in the Global Financial Crisis of 2007.
- He died from complications related to Parkinson's disease.
Why it matters
Greenspan's leadership at the Federal Reserve has had a lasting impact on US economic policy.