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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 25, 2022

Climate Change and Indian Federalism

A group of scholars explore the idea that an effective response to climate change presents an unprecedented challenge to India, and will necessitate "reimagining…

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American Federalism

February 25, 2022

Covid-Related State Grants Surge

Building on research carried out by the Pew Charitable Trusts, Federalism.US considers federal pandemic spending and suggests that, "COVID-19 funding is likely to significantly…

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February 24, 2022

Iraq and “Oil Federalism”

Bilal Wahab explores the implications of a recent ruling from the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court that, Wahab contends, could threaten the nation's aspirations toward…

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February 24, 2022

Review of “Nationalism, Secessionism, and Autonomy”

Daniel Cetrà has reviewed Nationalism, Secessionism, and Autonomy by André Lecours. Read more here.

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February 23, 2022

OECD Fiscal Federalism Publication

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has released Fiscal Federalism 2022: Making Decentralization Work. Read more here.

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February 23, 2022

Decentralization and the Management of Natural Resources in Bangladesh

Mohammad Wasim Newaz and Md. Saifur Rahman examine how the decentralization process in Bangladesh affects the management of common resources such as the water bodies that support…

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February 22, 2022

The Pandemic and Cooperative Federalism in India

Prakash Chandra Jha analyses how India's system of cooperative federalism has been tested during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more here.

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February 22, 2022

Fiscal Federalism and Regional Disparities in Russia

A group of scholars examine fiscal federalism and disparities among Russia's regions. Read more here.

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February 18, 2022

Fiscal Decentralization and Renewable Energy in China

A group of scholars explore how fiscal decentralization in China could affect the development of renewable energy. Read more here.

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American Federalism

February 18, 2022

Some States Take a Greater Role in Housing Policy

Jared Brey reports that some states are becoming increasingly active in a traditionally local domain -- housing policy. Read more here.

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American Federalism

February 17, 2022

Racialized Bankruptcy Federalism

Rafael I. Pardo explores the origins of what he terms racialized bankruptcy federalism -- federalism policymaking in bankruptcy that results in racially harmful effects. Read…

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American Federalism

February 17, 2022

EPA Pledges Federal Assistance to Counties

The administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has, in a recent speech at the National Association of Counties meeting, pledged that the Biden administration…

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American Federalism

February 16, 2022

Distributed Federalism and the Younger Abstention

Anne Rachel Traum writes that federal courts have begun to -- and should continue to -- move away from the Younger abstention that has traditionally…

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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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