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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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August 2, 2022

Asymmetric Federalism and the Constitution of India

Gautam Bhatia examines how asymmetric federalism and constitutional pluralism disperse power under the Indian Constitution. Read more here.

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August 1, 2022

Podcast Episode About Federalism and Climate Change

Patrick G. Welsh and Martin Ignasiak discuss a recent Alberta Court of Appeal advisory opinion that Canada's Impact Assessment Act should be held unconstitutional…

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American Federalism

August 1, 2022

Federalism and Renewable Energy

Danielle Stokes writes that the system of federalism in the United States needlessly complicates the siting of utility-scale renewable energy facilities by giving much…

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July 29, 2022

Federalism and Plurilingualism

Elisabeth Alber explores the role that disparate languages can play in a federation such as Italy. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 29, 2022

Fiscal Federalism and Constitutional Design

Ran Hirschl considers how constitutional design could help address the urban/rural divide, including "rethinking elements of equalization and fiscal federalism more generally." Read more…

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July 28, 2022

The PESA Act and Self-Governance Among Tribes in Jarkhand

Piyush Kumar Choubey analyzes how India's Panchayat Extension of the Scheduled Areas Act of 1996 has affected traditionally self-governing tribes in the state of Jharkhand. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 28, 2022

Federalism and the Respect for Marriage Act

Ilya Somin considers whether the Respect for Marriage Act runs afoul of federalism principles. Read more here.

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July 27, 2022

Review of “The Rowell-Sirois Commission and the Remaking of Canadian Federalism”

Mary Janigan has reviewed The Rowell-Sirois Commission and the Remaking of Canadian Federalism by Robert Wardhaugh and Barry Ferguson. Read more here.

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July 27, 2022

Covid-Related Intergovernmental Conflict in Italy

Eugenio Salvati analyzes intergovernmental conflict that occurred in Italy during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more here.

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July 26, 2022

Non-Financial Assets and Canadian Public Policy

A group of scholars contend that patterns of non-financial asset ownership are a useful but often overlooked measure of how power moves among levels of…

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American Federalism

July 26, 2022

Abortion Localism and Preemption

Kaitlin Ainsworth Caruso analyzes trends in local abortion policy and intrastate preemption in the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Read more here.

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July 25, 2022

Report on Nepal’s Fiscal Federalism

The Asian Development Bank has issued a report offering suggestions for how the nation can strengthen its system of fiscal federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 25, 2022

Many States Forgoing Federal Food Aid

At least 16 states have opted out of federal pandemic-related food aid. Some state leaders cite a concern that the federal aid is contributing…

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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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