Does the Pfizer breakthrough mark a victory for capitalism? And how will this development affect public policy – will it strengthen or weaken the case for rolling lockdowns and a new Tier 4? Should vaccine euphoria be tempered by the looming long (economic) Covid?

How can the government repair the gaping wound in the public finances? And will countries with higher economic freedom be better equipped to weather this storm?

On the panel to discuss all this and more:

Christian Bjørnskov, Professor of Economics, Aarhus University

Alex Deane, Conservative Commentator

Angus MacNeil, SNP Member of Parliament for Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Lionel Shriver, Author and Journalist

Tom Slater, Deputy Editor, Spiked

Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics, Institute of Economic Affairs

Olivia Utley, Deputy Leader Writer, The Sun

Tom Whipple, Science Editor, The Times

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