• Kōno Ryūtarō

    Head of economic research and chief economist at BNP Paribas Japan. Born in 1964. Graduated from Yokohama National University with a degree in economics. Before taking his current position in 2000, worked for companies including Sumitomo Bank (now Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation), Daiwa International Capital Management (now Daiwa SB Investments), and Dai-ichi Life Research Institute. Coauthor of Tettei bunseki: Abenomikusu (A Thorough Analysis of Abenomics). Other works include Enyasu saisei: Seichō e no michisuji (Renewed Yen Depreciation: A Pathway to Growth).

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    Feb 17, 2015