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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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Quebec Celebration Funding Sidesteps Federalism and Separatism

Premier François Legault has declared that provincial funding for next month's Fête nationale du Québec celebration will be neither for the support of Canadian federalism nor Quebec separatism. Read…

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American Federalism

Local Governments Seek Easier Access to, More Control Over, Federal Infrastructure Funds

Many local governments are calling for a more streamlined process for accessing and deciding how to use federal infrastructure funds. Read more here.

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“Tunneling Under Federalism” in Australia

Robert Carling warns that state sovereignty is being undermined by promises made on the campaign trail by candidates for the federal parliament. Read more…

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Decentralization Efforts in China

Wei Cui and Jiang Wan analyze China's recent move to decentralize legislation by amending the Law on Legislation. They trace the new approach to…

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American Federalism

A Federalist Approach to Occupational Licensing

Gabriel Scheffler looks to federalism in developing suggested reforms in healthcare occupational licensing. Read more here.

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The Development of India’s GST

Ravi Sankar Kuchibhotla and Rajalaxmi Kamath explore the accommodations and trade-offs that occurred during the process of developing the nation's goods and services tax. Read…

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The Philippines and Federalism in Asia

Michael G. Breen writes that President Rodrigo Duterte's efforts to move the nation toward federalism serve as a test case for other nations in…

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Federalism and the Rule of Law in Nepal

George Varughese and Iain Payne write that only minimal attention has been given to the role of the judiciary in "impelling constitutional values in…

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FDA Drug Crackdown and Local Governments

Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene explore whether steps by the Food and Drug Administration to curtail imported prescription drugs will affect local governments that…

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American Federalism

Review of Federal and State Infrastructure Spending

Joseph W. Kane and Adie Tomer of the Brookings Institution look back at infrastructure spending trends and note that although the federal government's spending…

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Federalism and Nepal’s Economy

Ashray Pande of the Asia Foundation writes that federalism offers a chance for the nation to become more competitive economically by providing a unique opportunity "to…

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Comparative Federalism

Canada: Importing and Exporting Federalism

Cristina Fasone looks at Canadian federalism from a European perspective, examining Canada as both an "importer" and "exporter" of federalism. Read more here.

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Provincial Identity in Canada

Scott Gilmore examines survey results indicating that Canadians increasingly identify with their province rather than with the nation as a whole. He contends that…

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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.

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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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