Alan Greenspan

Alan Greenspan

politician United States

Alan Greenspan is a renowned American economist who served as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006. Known for his influential role in shaping U.S. monetary policy, Greenspan's tenure was marked by significant economic events, including the dot-com bubble and the financial crisis of 2008. His communication style, often characterized by vague and complex language, earned him the nickname 'The Maestro.' Greenspan's insights into the economy have been widely studied and debated, and he remains a prominent figure in discussions about economic theory and policy.

Born on Mar 06, 1926 (99 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.05%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,220,535
Power
39,623$
Sentiment
7.90
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Spain 5 8.40 0.48% +10% 46,754,778 244,440 $1,400,000 7,319$
United Kingdom 4 7.75 0.21% +0% 67,886,011 141,651 $2,700,000 5,634$
Canada 3 5.67 0.28% +0% 38,005,238 107,664 $1,700,000 4,816$
Hong Kong 2 7.50 0.29% +0% 7,500,700 21,554 $370,000 1,063$
Australia 2 8.00 0.19% +0% 25,499,884 48,113 $1,380,000 2,604$
Costa Rica 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 5,094,118 4,761 $62,000 58$
Guatemala 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 17,915,568 17,276 $82,000 79$
Panama 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 4,314,768 4,306 $76,000 76$
Brazil 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 211,049,527 199,858 $1,500,000 1,420$
France 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 65,273,511 67,922 $2,700,000 2,810$
Italy 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 60,461,826 56,612 $2,000,000 1,873$
United States 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 163,701 $21,000,000 10,386$
Russia 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 144,104,080 142,677 $1,500,000 1,485$
Totals 24 1,024,862,660 1,220,535 $36,470,000 39,623$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Alan Greenspan is a former Fed chair who was forced to refute his own claims about financial markets self-regulating during the 2008 crisis. 5

The Globe and Mail: Something is rotten in the state of the U.S. financial system

United States United States: The amicus brief was signed by every living former chair of the Federal Reserve, including Alan Greenspan. 8

Fox News: A rare filing in the Cook–Trump case could sway Supreme Court justices