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.
[Bank of Japan (BOJ), 21st Governor]
Career
Usami was Governor of the Bank of Japan from December 17, 1964 to December 16, 1969,
[BOJ, List of Governors; Werner, Richard A. (2003). ] 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; "Japan is Nearing Creditor Status; A 'Yen Shift' Is Under Way -- Eurodollars Are Sold," New York Times, August 19, 1969, retrieved 2011-08-17]
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Richard Werner (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)
