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Federalism Library

The Federalism Library is an online multimedia collection of articles, books, and podcasts exploring contemporary and classic questions related to federalism. It includes material created by the Center for the Study of Federalism, as well as carefully curated information from prominent writers on federalism.

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Fiscal Federalism and Deforestation in China

A group of scholars examine the social cost of fiscal federalism in China -- specifically, its effects on the nation's forests. Read more here.

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States Request Supreme Court Review of SALT Cap

Four states have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their challenge to the $10,000 federal deduction cap on state and local taxes. Read…

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CFIUS Preemption

Kristen Eichensehr examines the preemptive scope of the federal Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States on state laws such as Texas's statute…

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Review of Fiscal Relations and Subnational Governments

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has released a survey relating to recent trends in fiscal relations and subnational governments. Read more here.

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Challenges Facing Canadian Fiscal Federalism

Julien Doris considers the fiscal federalism challenges that Canada will face as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Read more here.

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A “Bipartisan Federalism Compromise” for Certain Controversial Issues?

Rick Hills considers the interplay of vaccine mandates, abortion bans, and federalism. Read more here.

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Biden Administration Identifies Highway Priorities

The Biden administration is taking steps to shape how states use federal highway funds. Read more here.

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Is India’s National Leadership Attacking Federalism?

P. S. Arun contends that the national government has waged a "sustained attack" on federalism (password required). Read more here.

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Federal Proposal to Boost Affordable Housing

The Biden administration is pushing a housing program that would issue competitive grants to cities to support efforts to promote new housing supply and…

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Federal Push to Better Align Agencies at All Levels

Donald F. Kettl explores the challenges faced by disaster victims -- and people dealing with regular life events -- struggling to deal with multiple…

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Australian Tax Reform

Paul Tilley examines the last 20 years of Australian federal and state tax reform efforts. Read more here.

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Eight States Seek Relief from Federal Loan Interest

A group of states are seeking a reprieve from the federal government for millions of dollars in interest on federal loans for unemployment benefits.…

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Comparative Perspectives on Responses to the Pandemic

The Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law has issued a special edition focusing on "empirical analyses related to the politics of the COVID-19 pandemic,…

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What is the purpose of the Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF)?

The Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF) is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution dedicated to supporting and advancing scholarship and public understanding of federal theories, principles, institutions, and processes as practical means of organizing power in free societies.

Who are the Fellows at the Center for the Study of Federalism?

All of the CSF Fellows hold advanced degrees, are affiliated with academic institutions, and are scholarly experts in their fields. For more on each Fellow see CSF Fellows.

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Most political and public issues in the United States are influenced to some extent by its federal system. Yet many do not understand that system. The CSF website seeks to foster a better understanding among the general public and scholars of federal governing systems generally and, specifically, of the federal system of government in the United States of America.

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Federalism Matters Podcast

Federalism is American government’s best kept secret. Its influence is pervasive and profound. Though not mentioned in the Constitution, federalism’s meaning and application have been at the center of disputes from 1776 to the Civil War to our current culture wars. We are scholars who focus on federalism, and through this podcast, we explore how federalism, from practice to theory, shapes our politics, policies, culture, society, and daily life.

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The Federalism Minute

Federalism’s influence on American government, culture and society is pervasive and profound, yet often unexplored. This short podcast examines single, practical topics to show how federalism’s influence is real and relevant in average citizens’ daily lives.

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