Richard Titmuss in the 21st century—commentary

Abstract

This commentary on Reisman's article on Richard Titmuss argues that, although Titmuss's work was associated with the creation and development of the welfare state in the mid-20th century, the framework of ideas that informed his analysis remains relevant to the political debates about welfare policy in the early 21st century. This is particularly true of his views about the balance between the state and the market in securing welfare and wellbeing.