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Japan's Digital Economy: A Way Forward for Economic Revivalism

Year 2024, Volume: 10 Issue: 1, 1 - 6, 28.06.2024
https://doi.org/10.51803/yssr.1458230

Abstract

The term "digital economy" refers to a variety of commercial and economic activities that rely on electronic communications and technology such as e-commerce and digital marketing. This trend promotes innovation and allows small and medium-sized businesses to penetrate global markets with little expenditure. Furthermore, digital data from online interactions provides insights into consumer behaviour, which helps with marketing tactics and product development. Despite Japan's technological legacy, difficulties such as an ageing population and economic stagnation need the use of digital breakthroughs to stimulate growth. Empirical study demonstrates that the digital economy has a positive impact on industry restructuring in Japan. Regional disparities highlight the importance of specialized solutions, with government involvement critical, particularly in places lacking digital development. Future success is contingent on investments in talent and technology. Japan may achieve long-term economic development by adopting the digital economy and investing in human capital. As technology advances, Japan must adapt and innovate to remain competitive on the global stage. This necessitates continual research and development investments, as well as the promotion of an entrepreneurial and digital literate culture. Japan can solve its economic woes by harnessing its technology expertise and embracing digital transformation.

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Tohoku University

Thanks

We would like to express our profound gratitude to the Graduate School of Economics, Tohoku University for its excellent assistance during the research process, which has greatly influenced our conclusions and advanced our understanding of this area.

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Japonya'nın Dijital Ekonomisi: Ekonomik Canlanma için Daha İleriye

Year 2024, Volume: 10 Issue: 1, 1 - 6, 28.06.2024
https://doi.org/10.51803/yssr.1458230

Abstract

"Dijital ekonomi" terimi, e-ticaret ve dijital pazarlama gibi elektronik iletişim ve teknolojiye dayanan çeşitli ticari ve ekonomik faaliyetleri ifade etmektedir. Bu eğilim inovasyonu teşvik etmekte ve küçük ve orta ölçekli işletmelerin az bir harcamayla küresel pazarlara girmesine olanak sağlamaktadır. Ayrıca, çevrimiçi etkileşimlerden elde edilen dijital veriler, pazarlama taktikleri ve ürün geliştirmeye yardımcı olan tüketici davranışları hakkında bilgi sağlamaktadır. Japonya'nın teknoloji açısından ileri olmasına rağmen, yaşlanan nüfus ve ekonomik durgunluk gibi zorluklar, ekonomik büyümeyi teşvik etmek için dijital atılımların artırılması gerektirmektedir. Bu çalışma, dijital ekonominin Japonya'da endüstrinin yeniden yapılandırılması üzerinde olumlu bir etkisi olduğunu göstermektedir. Bölgesel farklılıklar, özellikle dijital gelişimin daha az olduğu yerlerde hükümet katılımının kritik önem taşıdığı özel çözümlerin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Gelecekteki başarı, yetenek ve teknolojiye yapılan yatırımlara bağlıdır. Japonya, dijital ekonomiyi benimseyerek ve insan sermayesine yatırım yaparak uzun vadeli ekonomik kalkınma sağlayabilir. Teknoloji ilerledikçe, Japonya küresel sahnede rekabetçi kalabilmek için uyum sağlamalı ve yenilik yapmalıdır. Bu da sürekli araştırma ve geliştirme yatırımlarının yanı sıra girişimci ve dijital okuryazar bir kültürün teşvik edilmesini gerektirmektedir. Japonya, yaşanabilecek ekonomik sıkıntılarını teknoloji uzmanlığından faydalanarak ve tam dijital dönüşümü benimseyerek çözebilir.

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  • Ema, A., Akiya, N., Osawa, H., Hattori, H., Oie, S., Ichise, R., Kanzaki, N., Kukita, M., Saijo, R.,Takushi, O., Miyano, N., &Yashiro, Y. (2016). Future relations between humans and artificial intelligence: A stakeholder opinion survey in Japan. IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, 35(4), 68–75. [CrossRef]
  • Jaumotte, F., Li, L., Medici, A., Oikonomou, M., Pizzinelli, C., Shibata, I., Soh, J., & Tavares, M.M. (2023). Digitalization during the COVID-19 Crisis Implications for Productivity and Labor Markets in Advanced Economies. IMF, SDN/2023/003. [CrossRef]
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Primary Language English
Subjects Econometrics (Other)
Journal Section Makaleler
Authors

Hiroshi Yoshida This is me 0000-0003-1643-5220

Meltem Ince Yenilmez 0000-0002-4689-3196

Fengming Chen This is me 0000-0001-5968-0504

Publication Date June 28, 2024
Submission Date March 25, 2024
Acceptance Date April 16, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Volume: 10 Issue: 1

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APA Yoshida, H., Ince Yenilmez, M., & Chen, F. (2024). Japan’s Digital Economy: A Way Forward for Economic Revivalism. Yildiz Social Science Review, 10(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.51803/yssr.1458230