Every country has its own version of a social contract that defines the rights and responsibilities of citizens, the role of the state, and the idea of inclusiveness. The most successful public policies and fiscal choices are those that are not only guided by the enduring values embedded in the social contract, but that are also adapted to changing demographic, technological, and global circumstances.
每个国家都有自身的社会契约，社会契约规定了公民的权利和义务、国家的角色以及关于包容性的观念。最成功的公共政策和财政选择不但要以社会契约中久经考验的价值为指导，也要适应变化的人口、技术和全球环境。