Greenspan

Greenspan is a surname. The most widely recognized bearer is Alan Greenspan (born 1926), an American economist who served as chair of the United States Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006. In that role, he guided U.S. monetary policy with a focus on price stability and the management of economic growth, overseeing policy through the late 1980s into the early 2000s.

Greenspan’s tenure encompassed the long economic expansion of the 1990s and the early-2000s downturn following the dot-com crash and the September 11 attacks. His approach emphasized the independence of the central bank and gradual adjustments to the federal funds rate. His leadership remains the subject of ongoing debate, with supporters crediting him for inflation control and stability, while critics point to concerns about financial regulation and the buildup of risk in some markets.

Beyond Alan Greenspan, other individuals bearing the surname have appeared in business, academia, and public life, though none have achieved the same level of international prominence. The name Greenspan is most closely associated in public discourse with Alan and his role in shaping late-20th-century and early-21st-century monetary policy.