Public health, the ‘new normal’ and the economy with guest speaker Sir Harry Burns

Chair Emma Congreve. Fraser of Allander Institute Guests Sir Harry Burns, Professor of Global Public Health at the University of StrathclydeProfessor Graeme Roy, Director of the Fraser of Allander InstituteTimestamps[0:00] Introduction [Emma][] What’s your take on how this crisis has unfolded? [Sir Harry][2:12] Is it uncommon to see this level of restrictions in pandemics?[4:16] What will the damage be to the economy? [Graeme][9:09] This crisis will affect households differently. Are there health implications to shutting down the economy? What does this mean for inclusive growth? [Sir Harry][14:56] What economic questions does the crisis raise in the short, medium and long-term – for people, businesses, Government policy and international supply chains? [Graeme][21:32] What are the big questions you want policymakers to be asking for a new normal that has the interests of long term health and wellbeing at its core? [Sir Harry][26:50] Do you think one of the outcomes of this crisis might encourage a rethink of how Government policy works? [Sir Harry][29:12] Will we be moving to a new normal? [Graeme]Source