Paul Volcker
Biography
Paul Adolph Volcker Jr. was a renowned American economist and former Federal Reserve Chairman, serving from 1979 to 1987. During his tenure, he implemented the "Volcker shock" measures to curb high inflation, successfully ending the economic crisis of the 1970s and early 1980s. He later chaired the Economic Recovery Advisory Board under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2011. A respected economist and leader, Volcker played a crucial role in shaping the US economy.