The Federal State's Approach to the Welfare State in the Fordist and Post-Fordist Periods In Canada. This paper discusses the federal state's approach to the welfare state during the Fordist and post-Fordist periods. It shows how the state intervened and regulated the economy from the end of the Second World War to the 1980s, when deficit mania led to a dismantling of the overseeing state. This led to cutbacks in all social programs. 6 pgs. 9 f/c. 4b. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 3508 Approach Welfare State.doc Price: 53.70