Born: 1926
Industry: Chairman, Federal Reserve

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Brief Biography:

Greenspan, Alan was born in New York City. He became an informal adviser to President Richard Nixon and became chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in 1974. Greenspan remained at the council under President Gerald Ford, during which time his policies were credited with reducing inflation but leading to recession. In 1987 President Ronald Reagan appointed him chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. Greenspan believed in deregulation of the banking industry and opposed government intervention in the economy. He opposed tax cuts, believing that they would contribute to the growing federal deficit. Greenspan was appointed to terms as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board in 1992 and 1996. Biography from the MSN Encarta.

Accomplishments:

Books by and/or about:

• The Greenspan Effect -Words that Move Markets
• Back From the Brink: The Greenspan Years
• Secrets of the Temple: How the Federal Reserve Runs the Country
• U.S. Government Leaders : Alan Greenspan-James Monre 309-622

Websites:

• Letter from Alan Greenspan On China PNTR White House
• GetExuberant.Com -Home of the Unofficial Alan Greenspan Fan Club Fan Site
• Biographical page on the Offical Federal Reserve website