Week of 11/10 Posts

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to devices, appliances, and other physical objects that have network connectivity. They are “Smart” devices, from your smartwatch to complex machinery. This increased connectivity promises to both heighten economic efficiency and make our everyday lives easier. IoT is a key driver of what Klaus Schwab of the World Economic Forum calls “Industry 4.0”, a fourth industrial revolution characterized by machinery that both automates tasks and com

Since President Trump’s first term, he has made it clear that reducing prescription drug pricing is a priority. In September of this year, the White House announced TrumpRx, a website where consumers can buy drugs directly from manufacturers—the idea is that drug prices can be lowered by taking the middleman out of the equation. With the announcement of the platform, they also disclosed the terms of a deal with Pfizer to lower the cost of certain drugs that they distribute. T