From governments viewpoint, they have no option. It's either that or let the welfare state collapse - and we'll have a few years with some volatility..and then 1000 years of freedom and prosperity for most people. Buut, I guess people rather have it pretty OK for everyone..No cure for cancer, live till we're 85, no flying cars etc. Just mediocre life...That's what people opt for when they vote for welfarestates and governments.
Sure, anarchism, capitalism and free markets demands personal responsibility, or else you're done for. But it's the best solution for most people. Statism is the worst solution for most people, but the best for a select few.