Toshihiko Fukui
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About
Japanese economist who served as the 29th Governor of the Bank of Japan. He resigned from his position in 2008 and was preceded by Masaru Hayami. He became known for having implemented a policy of monetary easing that slowed the deflationary pressures that had plagued the Japanese economy since the early 1990s.
Before Fame
He studied law at the University of Tokyo.
Trivia
During his first year in the position, the Japanese economy saw considerable improvement, including growth in export rates and employment numbers.
Family Life
He was born in Osaka, Japan.
Associated With
Joseph Schumpeter is another famous economist.
