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Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies

During his chairmanship, Greenspan was celebrated as possibly the best central banker in history. But later, his reputation was tarnished by the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies
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During his chairmanship, Greenspan was celebrated as possibly the best central banker in history. But later, his reputation was tarnished by the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

(Image credit: Paul J. Richards)

Originally published at NPR World

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