Must-Read Books About Alan Greenspan's Legacy

Summary

Tom Keene and Lisa Mateo discuss three must-read books about Alan Greenspan's life, Fed tenure, and regulatory legacy following his death at age 100. Keene also shares how Greenspan personally changed his life.

• Tom Keene highlights three books: Lawrence Meyer's 'A Term at the Fed', Sebastian Mallaby's 'The Man Who Knew', and '13 Bankers' by Simon Johnson and James Kwak.
• Keene describes Meyer's book as a terse must-read on Greenspan's Fed, Mallaby's as the definitive biography, and '13 Bankers' as a sleeper on the financial crisis and regulation.
• He emphasizes '13 Bankers' covers Greenspan's role in regulatory failures during the crisis.
• Keene recounts that Greenspan had a huge personal impact on his life, noting their personal relationship and Greenspan's background as a serious clarinet player.
• The segment is entirely book-focused with no tradable market calls or investment ideas.