Greenspan

Definition of Greenspan

Greenspan is a surname of German origin. It is most commonly associated with Alan Greenspan, an American economist who served as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States from 1987 to 2006.

How should Greenspan divide into syllables

This word has two syllables. The first syllable 'green' has a long E vowel sound and the second syllable 'span' has a short A vowel sound. There are two vowels (E and A) and six consonants (G, R, N, S, P, N) in the word.

Part of Speech - Greenspan

Alan Greenspan is a famous economist who served as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Sentences with Greenspan

• Alan Greenspan was one of the most powerful people in the world of economics.
• Many people credit Greenspan with helping to manage the US economy during his tenure as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
• Greenspan's policies were controversial and drew criticism from some quarters.
• The Greenspan era saw a period of sustained economic growth in the United States.
• Greenspan's influence extended beyond the US economy to the global financial system.
• Greenspan was known for his cautious approach to interest rates and monetary policy.
• Greenspan's speeches were closely watched by investors and economists around the world.
• Some people believe that Greenspan's policies contributed to the financial crisis of 2008.
• Greenspan's tenure at the Federal Reserve spanned four US presidents and more than 18 years.
• Alan Greenspan was a towering figure in the world of finance and economics.

Quotes with Greenspan

• 'I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.' - Alan Greenspan
• 'If I turn out to be particularly clear, you've probably misunderstood what I said.' - Alan Greenspan
• 'I have found no greater satisfaction than achieving success through honest dealing and strict adherence to the view that, for you to gain, those you deal with should gain as well.' - Alan Greenspan
• 'Corruption, embezzlement, fraud, these are all characteristics which exist everywhere. It is regrettably the way human nature functions, whether we like it or not. What successful economies do is keep it to a minimum. No one has ever eliminated any of that stuff.' - Alan Greenspan
• 'I am saddened that it is politically inconvenient to acknowledge what everyone knows: the Iraq war is largely about oil.' - Alan Greenspan
• 'I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma: but perhaps there is a key. That key is Russian national interest.' - Winston Churchill, quoted by Alan Greenspan in a speech
• 'The true measure of a career is to be able to be content, even proud, that you succeeded through your own endeavors without leaving a trail of casualties in your wake.' - Alan Greenspan
• 'I'm a libertarian. I would like to see government be much smaller, at the least.' - Alan Greenspan
• 'I think that there is nothing wrong with the free market that sensible regulation can't cure.' - Alan Greenspan
• 'The financial crisis was the result of a once-in-a-century credit tsunami. It was not a failure of capitalism.' - Alan Greenspan

Number of characters in Greenspan

9 ( g, r, e, e, n, s, p, a, n )

Unique letters in Greenspan

7 ( g, r, e, n, s, p, a )

Greenspan Backwards

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Phonetic Transcription of Greenspan

IPA (International): ˈgri:ˌnspæn

ARA (American): ˈgriˌnspæn

EPA (English): ˈgri:ˌnspæn

GRIY-NSPAE-N