Identify and briefly describe the two theories of neoliberalism and Keynesianism and provide an example of how they have informed your nominated social policy.

Social Policy

Respond to the following assessment task:
Historically, Keynesian theories were used by Australian Governments to inform and develop social policy. During the 1980s this began to change and neoliberal theories were introduced as dominant economic practices influencing the development of social policy.

Nominate one of the following social policies from Topic: 4. You will use this policy for both Assessment 1 and Assessment 2.

1. Population policy and families
2. Population policy and aging
3. Population policy and migration
4. Parental Leave Pay

In your first assignment, you are asked to identify and briefly describe the two theories of neoliberalism and Keynesianism and provide an example of how they have informed your nominated social policy. You have 1000 words plus or minus 10% to complete this task.