Alan Greenspan has died(washingtonpost.com)
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HN Discussion:
  • Reflects on Greenspan's advocacy for the gold standard and warns of current fiscal problems
  • Notes Greenspan's connection to Ayn Rand and Objectivism, including his 2008 ideological admission
  • Personal admiration for Greenspan's thinking and influence on understanding finance
  • Critical view recalling Greenspan's role in the 2008 financial crisis
  • Shares trivia, lore, and resources about Greenspan's life and legacy