Question

Economic policy must strike a balance between ideals and

Answer 1

needs

Step-by-step explanation:

You cannot ignore the numbers when investing. You have to consider if there's enough to do all the idealistic projects while accounting for everything else that is the government's responsibility. There are public services to be paid, infrastructure to be maintained, social security, redistribution of income and so many other things. It all can only happen if there's money to do so, so the spending must be a conscious one and a cautious one as well.

Answer 2

Generally speaking, economic policy must strike a balance between ideals and "pragmatism", since it is not always possible for a country or a state to make realistic economic goals that are beneficial to most of the population.