We must deal with social problems. This subject is important to all of us as human beings, and also as economists; after all, economics and society are two sides of the same coin. Responsible policy towards social issues is one which acts within the framework of the strategy described above, and which does not undermine it.
It will be of little avail if we achieve economic growth long term and attain a European standard of living without attending to the social issues. But we cannot handle them properly without such growth, and would even quickly increase their severity.