[deburo]

It is true, and I’d guess that most of those who put the economy front and center in their view of society have empathy, they just differ on the ways society should provide to its members. While socalism focuses on existing wealth and how best they can redistribute it, economic-minded folks are concerned about wealth creation and how not to be overburdened by bloated budgets, which is very risky.

[kiba]

I don't think 'socialism' and making economically efficient decision is necessarily opposed to each other.

I would say that our current lifestyle is both inefficient and inequitable.