What Greenspan Got Right
Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman, is often remembered for his role during the financial crisis and his free-market beliefs. However, he also made significant contributions to America's technological leadership in the 1990s by understanding the limitations of macroeconomic data. His insights helped support the productivity boom that established the U.S. as a tech powerhouse.
- ▪Greenspan served as the Federal Reserve chairman from 1987 to 2006.
- ▪He believed that good central bankers should rely on real-time observations rather than solely on trendlines.
- ▪His support for the productivity boom in the 1990s was crucial for America's technological dominance.
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Unlocked Dispatch Markets What Greenspan Got Right He knew good central bankers should believe their eyes as much as their trendlines. Karl Smith / May 21, 2026 Loading Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section You’re reading Dispatch Markets, a weekly newsletter on economics featuring Scott Lincicome, Kyla Scanlon, Karl Smith, and Marian Tupy. To access more Dispatch reporting and analysis, become a member today.
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