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World Business Forum - Alan Greenspan & The Global Economy

July 4, 2007 on 6:36 pm | In People |

A CONVERSATION WITH THE FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE US FEDERAL RESERVE

* Europe, the United States, the World: The future of the global economy
* Facing great global economic challenges: Of balances and imbalances
* Oil price and its impact on microeconomy: Energy, growth, and economic policy
* The sustainability of global consumption
* Inflation, debt, savings, deficit: United States and investment trends
* The moderating effects of productivity growth
* China’s role in global and regional economies

BIO
For five terms encompassing 18 years, Alan Greenspan served as Chairman of the US Federal Reserve. A post held continuously since appointed by President Reagan, Greenspan’s footprint is still clearly felt on American domestic and monetary policy.

He was appointed a member of President Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board, the Commission on Financial Structure and Regulation, and the Task Force on Economic Growth. From 1974 to 1977, he served as Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers under President Ford.

Dr. Greenspan graduated summa cum laude from New York University and continued his studies at Columbia University. He has received numerous honorary degrees and distinctions, among them the Legion of Honor from France and the United States’ Medal of Freedom. He also is an Honorary Knight of the British Empire.

Now head of Greenspan Associates, Dr. Greenspan’s memoirs will be published during the second half of 2007.