Liang Kuo-shu
Liang Kuo-shu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 December 1930 Taichū Prefecture, Taiwan (under Japanese administration) |
| Died | 31 July 1995 (aged 64) |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, professor, banker |
| Known for | 14th Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of China |
Liang Kuo-shu (12 December 1930 – 31 July 1995) was a prominent Taiwanese economist who held the position of the 14th Governor at the Central Bank of the Republic of China.
Biography
Liang was born in Taichū Prefecture, during the period of Japanese administration of Taiwan. He obtained a master's degree in economics from National Taiwan University and later earned a doctorate from Vanderbilt University in the United States. Subsequently, he pursued a career in academia as a professor.
Beginning in August 1975, Liang led several state-owned banks over a span of 19 years. After the passing of Hsieh Sam-chung in June 1994, he assumed the role of governor at Taiwan's Central Bank. His leadership lasted under one year, as health complications compelled him to step down in March 1995. He was followed by Sheu Yuan-dong and passed away four months thereafter.
Family
- The Liang family traces its roots to an affluent lineage in Xiushui Township, located within Changhua County.
- His spouse, Hou Jinying, is the daughter of industrialist Hou Yuli and a former staff member of National Chengchi University's banking department. She currently serves as chairperson of Far East Intercontinental Bank, with vice chairperson .
Legacy
In memory of Liang, National Taiwan University has organized an annual symposium since 1995 that concentrates on topics such as national development, economic and trade patterns, global finance, and economic expansion. Additionally, a conference room within the new Social Sciences building on the Gongguan campus bears his name.
View on independence
Independence advocate Koo Kwang-ming recalled a 1972 conversation regarding Taiwan’s future during which then-future president Lee Teng-hui expressed that Taiwan’s condition would improve through complete independence—a perspective that Liang also endorsed.
External links
- 中央銀行全球資訊網 ─ 梁國樹 先生 (in Chinese)
- 臺灣歷史辭典 梁國樹Template:Fix/category[permanent dead link] (in Chinese)
- 財經學者出仕圖 (in Chinese)
- 侯金英的溫馨「接棒」情 (in Chinese)
- 施振榮 從挫折中累積經驗 (in Chinese)
- 金融研訓院董事長侯金英 軟硬體並進為人才奠基Template:Fix/category[permanent dead link] (in Chinese)
- 行政院研考會副主委任內事蹟 (in Chinese)
- 彰化縣秀水鄉福安村梅鏡堂（棋官內）沿革介紹 (in Chinese)
- 舊時代的新女性風采——侯金英 (in Chinese)
- 全球資本主義的五大風險 (in Chinese)