Alan Greenspan, former chair of the Federal Reserve who served under four U.S. presidents, has died at age 100 from complications of Parkinson's disease. According to a statement shared with NBC News by his wife Andrea Mitchell, Greenspan passed away on June 22.
Key Takeaways
Alan Greenspan, former chair of the Federal Reserve, has died at age 100 from complications of Parkinson's disease. He served as Fed chair for 18½ years under four U.S. presidents and was credited with overseeing a period of economic growth but also faced criticism for his role in the 2008 financial crisis.
- Alan Greenspan died on June 22 at age 100 from Parkinson's complications
- Served as Federal Reserve chair from 1987 to 2006 under four U.S. presidents
- Oversaw a period of economic expansion and stock market surge in the 1990s
- Criticized for his role in the 2008 financial crisis and belief in self-regulation of banks
- Survived by wife Andrea Mitchell, an NBC News correspondent
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Legacy | 1 Difference | Majority highlights economic growth; The Guardian focuses on criticism for deregulation | ▼ |
| Death Details | Broad Agreement | Died June 22 at home in Washington, D.C. | |
| Cause Of Death | Broad Agreement | Complications from Parkinson's disease | |
| Tenure As Fed Chair | Broad Agreement | 1987 to 2006 under four U.S. presidents | |
| Acknowledgment Of Mistakes | Broad Agreement | 'Made a mistake' in believing banks could self-regulate |
Economic Legacy
▼Majority highlights economic growth; The Guardian focuses on criticism for deregulation
Death Details
Broad AgreementDied June 22 at home in Washington, D.C.
Cause Of Death
Broad AgreementComplications from Parkinson's disease
Tenure As Fed Chair
Broad Agreement1987 to 2006 under four U.S. presidents
Acknowledgment Of Mistakes
Broad Agreement'Made a mistake' in believing banks could self-regulate
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The central bank said its former chair “helped establish the credibility that remains one of the Federal Reserve’s most important assets.” Greenspan chaired the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, serving under Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.
Greenspan was widely credited with presiding over a period of growth and prosperity in the U.S., gaining bipartisan political support in the process. However, his legacy is also linked to the 2008 global financial crisis that occurred shortly after he left office. The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission concluded that more than 30 years of deregulation and reliance on self-regulation by financial institutions had stripped away key safeguards.
Greenspan later acknowledged having “made a mistake” in believing U.S. banks could effectively regulate themselves prior to the housing market’s collapse, which dealt a blow to his reputation as an economic “oracle.” He defended himself against critics who sought to pin much of the blame for the 2008 financial meltdown on him.
In addition to his role at the Federal Reserve, Greenspan was known for his contributions to monetary policy and economic thought. He earned bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in economics from New York University before spending three decades running an economic consulting firm. After retiring from the Fed, he kept himself busy into his 90s by writing books and commenting on economic news.
Greenspan is survived by his wife Andrea Mitchell, a correspondent for NBC News. In January, he joined fellow ex-Fed chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen in condemning what they called an “unprecedented” attempt by the Trump administration to weaken the independence of the U.S.’s central bank.
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