Abstract
The case for the relevance of history to government policy analysis and development must contend with opposition from several sources, including the scepticism of many historians towards the idea of applied history. We argue that these objections have obscured the extent to which historical awareness can contribute to sound policy choices and cast light on the value of government intervention. We see particular value in the methods devised by Richard Neustadt and Ernest May to help policy makers think historically. By applying these methods to a case that raises questions about the pros and cons of government intervention, the privatisation of government railways in New South Wales, Australia, we show the potential value of applying these methods to policy analysis.
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