Duisenberg, Wim (1935 - )
- Wim Duisenberg (Photo: European Commission)
Dutch economist and former head of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. He retired from the post November 1st 2003 and was succeeded by Jean-Claude Trichet from France.
Was seen as persistent in fulfilling the ECB’s remit to keep inflation low.
Notes
- He had a more limited function that that of his American counterpart, Alan Greenspan. This has led to the ECB adopting a much more conservative interest rate policy.
- The Federal Reserve Bank in the USA is - unlike the ECB - also charged with the aim of maintaining employment and fostering economic growth.
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