Some economists have renewed calls to lift restrictions and simply 'let it rip', that is to let Covid-19 rip through the population in order to protect the economy. But are economist the right people to ask about this? In this episode we explore the limits of economics with chief economist at the Australia Institute Richard Denniss.

Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett

Guests: Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI

Producer: Jennifer Macey

Theme music: Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum.