Social Cooperation Is Increasingly Inseparable from Social Justice

In modern society and under market economy conditions, there exists a high positive correlation between effective social cooperation and social justice. The smooth and sustainable execution of effective social cooperation hinges crucially on two factors: At the micro level, the key to effective social cooperation lies in adopting the fundamental idea of social justice as its guiding criterion. Specifically, when the involved parties first “divide” and “distribute’ benefits, they should follow the socially just rule of distribution according to contribution, keeping to the principle of “each according to their ability, each in their proper place.” At the macro level, effective social cooperation depends on following the rules of social adjustment dictated by social justice. To ensure effective social cooperation, two dimensions of the issue merit special attention. At the immediate and practical level, social cooperation should be safeguarded by giving public revenues and public investments wide-ranging financial latitude. Meanwhile, at the holistic and long-term level, social cooperation should be safeguarded by ensuring socially just institutional arrangements.