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The Pescadero Perspective
news Project Syndicate 2026-06-22

Alan Greenspan's Legacy: Light Regulation vs. Strict Oversight Debated

Former Federal Reserve chair Alan Greenspan believed lightly regulated markets could self-correct, a view now contrasted with the need for strict regulation and competent technocrats following past crises.

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