I also vividly remember when Greenspan stepped down - the government and the media was effusive in praising the guy. For an area of study that stresses the impo

I also vividly remember when Greenspan stepped down - the government and the media was effusive in praising the guy. For an area of study that stresses the importance of lagging indicators, most economists were content with immediately solidifying Greenspan's legacy. Looking back on that period of calm before the storm is really interesting.