was a Japanese businessman, central banker, the 27th Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and a Director of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Central bankers' speeches - Apr to Jun 1997
Early life Matsushita was born in Hyōgo prefecture.Bank of Japan (BOJ), 27th Governor He is a graduate of Hyogo Prefectural 1st Kobe Boys’ School (now, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe High School)Notable people from Hyogo Prefectural Kobe High School / みんなの高校情報 (in Japanese)] and the University of Tokyo Law School.
Career After the graduation from the University of Tokyo, he entered the Ministry of Finance in 1950....Yasuo Matsushita died at 92... / J-Cast ニュース (in Japanese)] He smoothly moved up through the ranks to the level of Director-General of the Budget Bureau and Vice‐Minister of Finance.Werner, Richard A. (2003). Matsushita became Governor of the Bank of Japan from December 17, 1994 to March 20, 1998.BOJ, List of Governors He died at 92.Ex-Bank of Japan chief Yasuo Matsushita dies at 92 | The Japan Times
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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