This occurs when out-migration stops as more jobs are created, or new income is earned, and as local resources are put to work more productively. When new businesses employ people in slack periods and established businesses expand the permanent work force, it results in more economic stability. Some economic development programs lead to new job opportunities for the highly educated or the skilled workers but not for the unskilled workers. Often, local taxpayers on fixed incomes have to pay higher taxes to encourage economic growth. A goal of economic justice involves distributing the benefits and costs in a fair manner.
Economic freedom denotes the ability to choose where one earns, spends, borrows and invests money.
Discrimination in hiring practices, due to prejudice against minorities or women restricts people's job choices and earning capabilities. Economic freedom and justice are inter-locked. The restriction of someone's freedom causes an injustice. Specific Goals A list of specific goals follows. Trade-offs frequently exist among them.