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Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Fed, dies at age 100

Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve and an influential economist, has died at age 100. His wife, Andrea Mitchell, confirmed the death. He is remembered for leading the central bank through periods of growth and the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis.

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  1. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Dies at 100

    Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve and an influential economist, has died at age 100. His wife, Andrea Mitchell, confirmed the death. He is remembered for leading the central bank through periods of growth and the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis.

    What's confirmed:

    • Alan Greenspan died at the age of 100.
    • Greenspan served as the chairman of the Federal Reserve.
    • Andrea Mitchell, the wife of Alan Greenspan, confirmed his death.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Greenspan presided over the Federal Reserve for 19 years under four presidents.
    • Greenspan spent 18 and a half years leading the Fed.
    • Greenspan mastered the art of obfuscation known as Fedspeak.
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