| Makoto Usami | |
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| 宇佐美 洵 | |
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| 21st Governor of the Bank of Japan | |
| In office 17 December 1964 – 16 December 1969 | |
| Prime Minister | Hayato Ikeda Eisaku Sato |
| Preceded by | Masamichi Yamagiwa |
| Succeeded by | Tadashi Sasaki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1901-02-05)February 5, 1901 Yamagata, Japan |
| Died | February 19, 1983(1983-02-19) (aged 82) |
| Alma mater | Keio University |
Makoto Usami (宇佐美洵, Usami Makoto, February 5, 1901 – February 19, 1983) was a Japanese businessman, central banker, the 21st Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
Early life
Usami was born in Yamagata.
Career
Usami was Governor of the Bank of Japan from December 17, 1964 to December 16, 1969, During Usami's tenure, the Bank was concerned with ensuring the stability of the Japanese yen in relation to other currencies.
Notes
- Bank of Japan (BOJ), 21st Governor
- BOJ, List of Governors; Werner, Richard A. (2003). Princes of the Yen: Japan's Central Bankers and the Transformation of the Economy, p. 147, p. 147, at Google Books
- Trumbull, Robert. "Japan Is Confident on Currency As She Moves to Protect the Yen; 'At Face Value'," New York Times. November 23, 1967; "Japan is Nearing Creditor Status; A 'Yen Shift' Is Under Way -- Eurodollars Are Sold," New York Times, August 19, 1969, retrieved 2011-08-17
References
- Werner, Richard A. (2003). Princes of the Yen: Japan's Central Bankers and the Transformation of the Economy. Armonk, New York: M.E. Sharpe. ISBN 978-0-7656-1048-5; OCLC 471605161
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded byMasamichi Yamagiwa | Governor of the Bank of Japan 1964–1969 |
Succeeded byTadashi Sasaki |
Makoto Usami (December 17, 1964 – December 16, 1969)
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