Alan Greenspan has died

	Alan Greenspan has died(washingtonpost.com)
	230 points by helsinkiandrew 1 day ago \| 224 comments
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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