Sirkka Hämäläinen
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Sirkka Hämäläinen is a Finnish
economist
, former governor of the Bank of Finland
(1992–1998) and member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank
(1998–2003).
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
economist
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
, former governor of the Bank of Finland
Bank of Finland
The Bank of Finland is the central bank of Finland. It is the fourth oldest central bank in the world.-History:The Bank of Finland was established on 1 March in 1812 in the city of Turku by Alexander I of Russia. In 1819 it was relocated to Helsinki...
(1992–1998) and member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank
Executive Board of the European Central Bank
The Executive Board of the European Central Bank is the organ responsible for monetary policy of the Eurozone.Members of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank are nominated by agreement between the Heads of Government of the Eurozone countries for a non-renewable eight-year term The...
(1998–2003).