Impact of Cloud Computing on the Japanese Macroeconomy

Atsushi Ozu is the Deputy Director-General at the Secretariat of the Dispute Settlement Commission, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications for the Japanese Government. He is also an Adjunct Researcher at the Institute for Digital Society, Waseda University. His current research interests include the societal and economic impacts of ICT. Education: Ph.D., Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo. MS in Management of Technology, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. ME in Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo. BE in Applied Physics, Faculty of Engineering, the University of Tokyo. Other interests: The author has backpacked in 71 different countries/areas.

• 1 Introduction.- 2 Prior Studies.- 3 Industry Analysis of Cloud Computing.- 4 Impact of Cloud Computing Advancement on GDP.- 5 Impact of Cloud Computing Regulations on Social Welfare.- 6 Conclusion.- Appendix.