The economist David McWilliams has always been quick to spot societal and economic shifts. In this interview with Sam Smyth, he explains why Covid-19 offers an opportunity for the government to reimagine the Irish economy and the interaction between business and the state. McWilliams also talks about wealth, the future of the media, the Irish housing crisis, the importance of accessible economics and why Dickens was ahead of his time. In this candid interview with Sam Smyth, McWilliams talks about: Sam Smyth (SS): Hello, I’m Sam Smith and welcome to my podcast with The Currency. I’m joined by economist and…