Gerald Bouey
Gerald Bouey | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Axford, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | February 6, 2004 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Economist |
| Years active | 1948–1987 |
| Known for | Fourth governor of the Bank of Canada (1973–1987) |
Gerald Keith Bouey (April 2, 1920 – February 6, 2004) was a distinguished Canadian economist who held the position of the fourth governor of the Bank of Canada between 1973 and 1987. He took over the role from Louis Rasminsky and was later succeeded by John Crow.
Originating from Axford, Saskatchewan, Bouey completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at Queen's University. During the Second World War, he served as a flight lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1948, he began his career at the Bank of Canada within the Research Department. His career progression included appointments as Assistant Chief in 1953, Deputy Chief in 1956, and Chief of Research in 1962. He was named Advisor to the Governor in 1965, elevated to Deputy Governor in 1969, then Senior Deputy Governor in 1972 before assuming the Governorship in 1973. Throughout his tenure, Bouey guided the Bank through numerous economic challenges faced during the 1970s and 1980s.
Bouey’s significant impact on Canadian monetary policy and central banking was recognized when he was appointed Officer of the Order of Canada in 1981 and subsequently promoted to Companion in 1987. He was married to Anne Bouey and had two children, Kathryn and Robert.