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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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News

July 23, 2021

Coronavirus and “Federalism, Chinese Style”

Philipp Renninger considers how well the central-local levels of Chinese government have responded to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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Books

July 22, 2021

Book on Canadian Policy Diffusion

Brendan Boyd and Andrew Olive have edited Provincial Policy Laboratories: Policy Diffusion and Transfer in Canada’s Federal System (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2021). The book explores…

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News

July 22, 2021

New Report from the Forum of Federations

The Forum of Federations has announced the release of a new report by Michael Burgess and G. Alan Tarr, "Sub-National Constitutions in Federal Systems."…

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American Federalism

July 21, 2021

Federalism and State Health Policy Decisions

Rachel Block examines the role that federalism plays in state health policy decision-making. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 21, 2021

How Are States and Localities Using ARPA Funding?

Bill Lucia explores the many ways that states and localities are using federal pandemic relief funds. Read more here.

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News

July 20, 2021

Federalism and Canada’s Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

A group of scholars recently participated in a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation discussion of federalism and the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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News

July 20, 2021

Conservative Support for Decentralization

Diego Fossati examines the political experience of Indonesia to contend that in some circumstances, "decentralized governance may be instrumental to conservative and exclusionary ideologies."…

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News

July 19, 2021

Corporate Tax Rates and Renewed Fiscal Federalism

Tracy A. Kaye and Michel De Wolf consider whether, in light of advances in internet-based trade, the current division of the global tax base…

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American Federalism

July 19, 2021

Federalism and Artificial Intelligence

Chad Squitieri reviews Frank Pasquale's book, New Laws of Robotics, and suggests how the federal government and the states could regulate artificially intelligent technologies in a way that…

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American Federalism

July 16, 2021

New Book on Gerrymandering and Federalism

A group of scholars have written Gerrymandering the States: Partisanship, Race, and the Transformation of American Federalism (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2021). The authors trace…

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News

July 16, 2021

Webinar on Wales and Devolution

On July 20, the Federal Trust for Research and Devolution will present a webinar discussing the Welsh perspective on shared governance in the United…

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News

July 15, 2021

More Instability for Ethiopia?

Mehari Taddele Maru predicts that Ethiopia's recent elections will not bring peace and that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is "actively dismantling the current multinational…

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American Federalism

July 15, 2021

Court Blocks Maryland’s Plan to End Federal Unemployment Benefits

A Maryland state court has blocked Governor Larry Hogan's plan to pull the state out of the federal program that provides continued unemployment benefits…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the purpose of the CSF website?

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.

Are the materials on the Center for the Study of Federalism website copyright-protected?

The CSF materials are free to use for educational purposes. If published, please acknowledge CSF as the source. If you intend to use these materials for profit, please, contact the Center for the Study of Federalism for permission. Some materials on the website are not owned by CSF and permission to use those materials should be sought with those holding legal title to the material.

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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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