Masaaki Shirakawa for governor?

Masaaki Shirakawa, newly-appointed acting governor of the Bank of Japan, is in the frame for promotion to the top job. He certainly would make the ideal candidate for the position.

It is urgent that this position is filled. For a major central bank to be without a governor at this time of chaotic markets, and widening threats to the stability of the international financial system, is widely seen as a disgrace. Not for over 80 years has the BoJ been without a governor. In fact, all responsible

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