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Per Jacobsson

1894-02-05 – 1963-05-05

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Per JacobssonCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Per Jacobsson (5 February 1894 – 5 May 1963) was a Swedish economist who served as the first and longstanding chief economist of the Bank for International Settlements from 1931 to 1956, and as the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 1956 until his death in 1963.

Occupation & Career

economist, politician, businessperson

Education

Uppsala University

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Organizations & Memberships

American Philosophical Society

Education & Institutions

Uppsala University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q176113 — wikidata View source

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