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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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American Federalism

January 24, 2023

Tax Revenue Challenges Faced by the States

The Pew Charitable Trusts has posted an article examining the factors that influence how state revenue streams change, including changes to federal budget and tax…

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News

January 24, 2023

Is Federalism a Good Choice for Myanmar?

Andrew Whitehead reviews the federalism experience in a number of nations in considering whether federalism is a viable alternative for Myanmar. Read more here.

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News

January 23, 2023

Centralization and Decentralization in Argentina

Santiago Lacroix Eussler and Lorena Moscovich trace the history of centralization and decentralization in Argentina from 1862 to 2020. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 23, 2023

Are There Too Few Workers to Make Effective Use of Infrastructure Funds?

Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene write that a workforce shortage poses a challenge to the process of spending federal infrastructure funds. Read more here.

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News

January 20, 2023

Decentralization in Peri-Urban China

A group of scholars examine how decentralization has affected areas of China that lie just outside of cities. Read more here.

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News

January 20, 2023

Should the Canadian Senate Defend Provincial Rights?

Gary W. O'Brien contends that the Canadian senate should act more assertively in defending provincial rights. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 19, 2023

Experiments of Living Constitutionalism

Cass R. Sunstein examines what he terms "Experiments of Living Constitutionalism," which he says "cherishes federalism," as a thought experiment by which to compare other…

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American Federalism

January 19, 2023

Is the U.S. Constitution the Most Difficult to Amend?

Richard Albert suggests that the U.S. Constitution could be the world's most difficult fundamental document to amend and that it "has withstood all modern efforts…

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American Federalism

January 18, 2023

Solidarity Federalism

Erin F. Delaney and Ruth Mason explore federalism from the perspective of state solidarity. Read more here.

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News

January 18, 2023

Is a Fundamental Reassessment of Canadian Intergovernmental Relations Needed?

Michael Kaczorowski contends that tensions between the federal government and provinces have reached such a low point that "a re-examination of the machinery of…

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News

January 17, 2023

Indigenous Jurisdiction in Canadian Law

A group of scholars explore Indigenous jurisdiction in Canadian law in light of developments in Aboriginal law. They suggest that Canada should develop a clearer framework for…

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American Federalism

January 17, 2023

Are American States Truly “Laboratories of Democracy”?

Charles W. Tyler and Heather K. Gerken contend that third-party organizations (such as interest groups, activists, and funders), not states, are the true "laboratories of…

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News

January 13, 2023

Review of Nepal’s Transition to Federalism

Robert Smith and Nucharee Smith trace Nepal's "rocky road" to federalism. 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.

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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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