Makoto Usami

In this Japanese name, the family name is "Usami".

Makoto Usami

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.^[1]

Career

Usami was Governor of the Bank of Japan from December 17, 1964 to December 16, 1969,^[2] During Usami's tenure, the Bank was concerned with ensuring the stability of the Japanese yen in relation to other currencies.^[3]

Notes

1. ^ Bank of Japan (BOJ), 21st Governor
2. ^ BOJ, List of Governors; Werner, Richard A. (2003). Princes of the Yen: Japan's Central Bankers and the Transformation of the Economy, p. 147 at Google Books
3. ^ 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. 10-ISBN 0765610485; 13-ISBN 9780765610485; OCLC 471605161

Government offices
Preceded by Masamichi Yamagiwa	Governor of the Bank of Japan 1964-1969	Succeeded by Tadashi Sasaki

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Name	Usami, Makoto
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Date of birth	February 5, 1901
Place of birth	Yamagata Prefecture
Date of death	February 19, 1983
Place of death

Makoto Usami (December 17, 1964 – December 16, 1969)