Fed’s Rate Cut Shows Why Policy Rules Are Needed
Norbert Michel On September 18, the Fed announced a 0.50 percent cut in its target rate, the first time it has cut its policy rate since 2020. The size of…
The Benefits to Politicians of Pandemic Payouts
Jeffrey Miron A standard assumption about elected officials is that they act in the best interests of their constituents. Perhaps that is true in some cases, but more generally they…
An Encouraging Report on Overdose Deaths
Jeffrey A. Singer Brian Mann of NPR News reports today on encouraging new data released by the National Center for Health Statistics showing that overdose deaths from all drugs have…
Understanding the Basics of Modern Banking
Banking systems around the world have huge effects on our lives, yet few people understand how banks work. Worse yet, even fewer understand the malign powers of central banks and…
State of private 5G in 2024: Key growth trends, use cases, and forecast
The number of private 5G connections is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 65.4% until 2030 and comprise 13% of the total 5G IoT connections globally by then, according…
Addressing cybersecurity threats in smart metering with IoT solutions: Interview with Telit Cinterion expert Jose Sanchez
In an increasingly connected world, smart meters are revolutionizing energy management but also face growing cybersecurity threats. In this interview, Jose Sanchez, Senior Director PM, IoT Connectivity & Services at…
The Second Trump Shooter Believed Exactly What the Establishment Media Wanted Him to Believe
After Trump narrowly escaped another assassination attempt, the establishment seems uninterested in the motives of the would-be shooter. Perhaps that’s because he’s echoing the same simplistic narratives about the Ukraine…