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  • International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management

A Study of Economic Impact of Cloud Computing

By: Marco Iansiti and Gregory L. Richards
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Abstract

In this paper we find that advances in cloud computing likely will extend the IT induced economic growth in developed economies and foster growth in economies where IT penetration is not yet fully mature. We conclude that governments should work together to take advantage of the benefits of cloud computing.

Keywords

Globalized Economies and Regions; Internet and the Web; Information Technology; Economic Growth; Cooperation; Government and Politics; Innovation and Invention; Information Technology Industry; Public Administration Industry

Citation

Iansiti, Marco, and Gregory L. Richards. "A Study of Economic Impact of Cloud Computing." International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management 12, no. 4 (2012): 344–372.

About The Author

Marco Iansiti

Technology and Operations Management
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