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 enlarge | Author: Alan Greenspan
Publisher: Penguin Press HC, The
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  272 reviews
Sales Rank: 3728
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 544
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.9
ISBN: 1594201315
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.11092
EAN: 9781594201318
ASIN: 1594201315
Publication Date: September 17, 2007
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 eye opener May 28, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Some good information from a Republican, like Iraq war was about oil. Like the Bush administration spent more money on earmarks in 6 years that we have spent in at least 20. So much for fiscal conservatives.
What he thinks May 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Some of the best books are written by people at a stage of their lives where they speak their mind... This is one of them. I didn't like everything he said but I like that he did say it.
It's mostly autobiographical. His choices, education, and worklife experiences make interesting reading.
He reviews the presidents he's worked with. Gives his opinons on growth and the world economy. Talks about politics and having to try to avoid saying anything that could be used by either political side. He makes a case for the FED to stay independent...
The last two chapters were hard to swallow. He talks about how inovation increased productivity, and it's the main driver for the last few years. He does not touch on the subject of stagnant wages or the levels of real income. Does not mention loose lending standards or how that may have goosed the economy... It raises the question as to if the events are too current and he can't say anything negative or was he really out of touch... I hope its the former. If it's the latter, he may be blamed for the credit crisis and it'll stick.
I guess he missed something here... Even if the government can balance the budget... What's to keep the banks from lending it all away and then the goverment having to pickup the tab??? Right?
It's a good book, well written, and he's an interesting character even though he's never been know as flashy...
 Worthy of Thought May 12, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Too much of the criticism and accolades for Alan Greenspan's THE AGE OF TURBULENCE smell of political inflexibility. For those that don't like his negative comments regarding our current president, there seems to be a propensity to disregard 500 pages of historical economic perspective because one page doesn't read exactly how they would like. Others have claimed that Greenspan was only capable of considering conservative perspectives. As far as being self-serving - it is an autobiography. The reality is that there is a lot of useful and interesting information presented in this book. I would highly recommend this book, and ask that the reader leave their political presuppositions behind.
Surprisingly Readable May 11, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Greenspan's memoir is surprisingly readable, applicable, and enjoyable, even for someone with only an undergrad course in economics. This book is a great way to learn how the Fed works, as well as the motives behind major decisions made by Greenspan and other politicians during his career.
Highly recommended!
A very worthwhile read May 9, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The first half (more or less) is mostly autobiographical and extremely interesting. Greenspan is able to provide the reader with many insights on a plethora of economic events and world leaders. The second half (again, more or less), is Greespan's take on many contemporary economic phenomena. Overall, Age of Turbulence is written clearly and succinctly and is a must read for anyone interested in the world economy.
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