The boundaries of social policy

What distinguishes social policy from economic policy, and do we want to distinguish them? The author analyzes the aspects common to both, cites general principles of economic policy, and illustrates the contrast between an economic and a social approach to problems. A basic problem is the knowledge structure and the lack of feedback apparatus in the sphere of social policy. He suggests a council of social advisers within the Office of the President similar to the existing Council of Economic Advisors.