Ayn Rand
Coverage of Ayn Rand in the Nexus archive.
- Alan Greenspan said 3 years with Gerald Ford beat 18 at the Fed. His death at 100 raises the question: was he right?
Alan Greenspan, who died at 100, is best known for his 18-year tenure at the Federal Reserve. He also served as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Gerald Ford from 1974-77, an experience that shaped his public service career. The article highlights his early life as a musician and his association with Ayn Rand before his economics career.
- Why 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry has a Lululemon shopping bag framed on his wall
Michael Burry, known for his role in 'The Big Short,' has a Lululemon shopping bag with an 'Atlas Shrugged' quote framed in his office. He views the bag as a misstep for the brand, which he believes has caused customer alienation and stock declines. Despite this, Burry considers Lululemon stock undervalued and predicts a strong rebound.
- Longtime Fed chair, Ayn Rand disciple Alan Greenspan dead at 100
Alan Greenspan, who led the US Federal Reserve for nearly 20 years and whose policies contributed to economic inequality and multiple crashes, died at 100 after battling Parkinson’s disease. The article notes corporate media published hagiographic obituaries despite his role in these economic issues.