There is no doubt that the state did take over these roles at the time of the creation of modern welfare states. (faith.org.uk)
There is a new dialogue to be opened up between business and the centre left about what kind of modern welfare state a vibrant progressive capitalism needs. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
But applying this sort of Marxist analysis to the modern welfare state is entirely far - fetched. (canadianbusiness.com)