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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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February 1, 2021

Decentralization and Progressive Taxation in Switzerland

Simon Berset and Mark Schelker consider the role of a central government in redistributing tax revenue to limit welfare- and tax-induced migration by analyzing Swiss…

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January 29, 2021

Is Atlantic Canada too Dependent on Federal Transfers?

Fred McMahon with the Fraser Institute reports that federal transfers make up more than 25 percent of Atlantic Canada's economy. He suggests that "any…

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American Federalism

January 29, 2021

Was the Trump Administration’s Virus Response “Structured to Fail”?

Alejandro E. Camacho and Robert L. Glicksman write that the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, which they contend included "unnecessary and unhelpful overlapping…

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January 28, 2021

Fiscal Federalism in the Russian Federation

Nadezhda Ponomarenko examines inter-budgetary relations between the national government and the regions in the Russian Federation. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 28, 2021

Is More Federal Leadership Needed in Vaccination Effort?

Donald F. Kettl contends that more federal leadership is needed in the effort to distribute and administer coronavirus vaccines across the nation. Read more…

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January 27, 2021

Iraq and Federalism

Raad Alkadiri and Renad Mansour review a recent Chatham House poll of Iraqis' thoughts on federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 27, 2021

Could “Raising Our Commitment” to Federalism Help American Politics?

Writing that "federalism is a feature, not a bug," Abigail R. Hall and Alexander William Salter suggest that excessive centralization has led to an…

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January 26, 2021

More Intergovernmental Cooperation Called for in Canadian Response to Pandemic

Jörg Broschek contends that more intergovernmental cooperation is needed for Canada to improve its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 26, 2021

U.S. Surgeon General Nominee Pushes for Strengthened Local Health Departments

Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy has stated that local health departments must be rebuilt to be prepared in the event of another pandemic. He…

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American Federalism

January 25, 2021

Discovery of Racial Discrimination in State-Court Litigation

Alison Siegler and William Admussen describe the difficulty in obtaining discovery in federal litigation of law enforcement agencies in cases involving claims of racial…

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American Federalism

January 25, 2021

Coequal Federalism and Federal-State Agency Collaboration

Dave Owen and Hannah J. Wiseman contend that coequal federalism -- when federal and state officials collaborate within a single agency that makes decisions binding on the federal government and the states -- should receive more scholarly attention and use.…

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American Federalism

January 22, 2021

Federalism and the Presidential Election

In an op-ed, Kenneth F. Payne lauds the role that federalism played in the most recent presidential election. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 22, 2021

Strengthening American Federalism

Several writers with Governing call for a strengthening of American federalism "from the bottom up." Read more here.

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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.

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.

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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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