was a Japanese businessman, central banker, the 21st Governor of the

Bank of Japan The is the central bank of Japan.Louis Frédéric, Nussbaum, Louis Frédéric. (2005). "Nihon Ginkō" in The bank is often called for short. It is headquartered in Nihonbashi, Chūō, Tokyo, Chūō, Tokyo. The said bank is a corporate entity ...

(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.Trumbull, Robert
"Japan Is Confident on Currency As She Moves to Protect the Yen; 'At Face Value',"
''New York Times.'' November 23, 1967

''New York Times,'' August 19, 1969, retrieved 2011-08-17

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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.
OCLC 471605161
Makoto Usami (December 17, 1964 – December 16, 1969) 1901 births 1983 deaths Governors of the Bank of Japan People from Yamagata Prefecture {{Japan-business-bio-stub