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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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October 29, 2018

Myanmar Federalism Update

The Center for Development and Ethnic Studies has published its latest newsletter detailing efforts to bring federalism to Myanmar, including updates to its "Myanmar…

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American Federalism

October 29, 2018

SALT Cap Hits Northeast

In this op-ed, Justin Fox suggests that the cap in last year's tax law on the state-and-local-tax deduction is having the desired effect of…

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American Federalism

October 29, 2018

Oregon Joins Opposition to Federal Offshore Drilling Plan

Oregon has joined several other states in announcing its opposition to the federal government's plan to drill for oil and gas off the U.S.…

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October 29, 2018

“Implementing Federalism” Published

The Constitution Transformation Network within Melbourne Law School has published "Implementing Federalism" as part of its Constitutional Insight series. The paper explores why change from a…

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American Federalism

October 29, 2018

California Responds to Fuel-Efficiency Freeze

The California Air Resources Board has prepared a lengthy response to the Trump administration's plan to freeze fuel-efficiency vehicle standards. Some observers see the…

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October 26, 2018

Kurdistan and Federalism in Iraq

In this op-ed, Arnab Neil Sengupta writes that although the establishment of a federal democracy in Iraq remains an unfulfilled promise of the 2005…

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American Federalism

October 26, 2018

Lawsuit Against California’s Net Neutrality Part of an “Age of New Nationalism”?

Tim Wu warns that the federal government's lawsuit against California's recently announced net neutrality policy is not an outlier, but an intrusion into states'…

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American Federalism

October 26, 2018

Majority Choice of Taxation and Redistribution

Stephen Calabrese, Dennis Epple, and Richard Romano examine majority choice of taxation and redistribution in a federation. They find an emphasis on federal income…

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American Federalism

October 25, 2018

Collaborative, Non-Fiscal Relationships Between Congress and States

Anthony M. Bertelli, Pamela Clouser McCann, and Giulia Leila Travaglini analyze non-fiscal joint partnerships between Congress and states created between 1973 and 2010. They suggest…

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October 25, 2018

Review of “Indian Federalism”

Rajeev Ranjan Sinha of the University of Delhi has posted a review of Indian Federalism: Emerging Issues by S.K. Jain (ed.); New Delhi: Kalpaz Publications, 2017. Read…

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October 24, 2018

Canadian Federalism and the 2008 Financial

Joe Martin writes that Canada, in contrast to the United States, did well during the 2008 financial crisis in part because Canada's form of…

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October 24, 2018

Federal Governments Compared

Rose Ann Camille Caliso and Stephanie Rose Flores compare 15 federal governments around the world. They contend that such governments are constantly evolving and…

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American Federalism

October 23, 2018

Are Cities the New Laboratories of Democracies?

Alan Ehrenhalt writes that federal and state governments are increasingly mired in dysfunction and hyperpartisanship. Local governments, he suggests, have experienced success through collaboration…

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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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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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