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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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January 19, 2022

Fiscal Transfers in Russia, 2013-2018

Anton Afanasev investigates how Russian regions, between 2013 and 2018, adjusted fiscal and electoral policies to receive larger shares of intergovernmental transfers. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 19, 2022

Can States and Localities Save Democracy?

Donald F. Kettl contends that states and localities might help the nation stop "backsliding" away from democracy. Read more here.

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January 18, 2022

Federalism in the Middle East and North Africa

Asli U. Bali and Omar M. Dajani review the state of federalism and decentralization in the Middle East and North Africa. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 18, 2022

Cities Report Improved Fiscal Outlook Thanks to Federal Help

Bill Lucia reports that a number of municipal financial officers from major cities have indicated that the fiscal outlook for their governments has improved…

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American Federalism

January 14, 2022

Preserving Federal Review of State Legislation

Georgina Yeomans contends that Article III of the Constitution provides the U.S. Supreme Court a way to prevent states from enacting the sort of…

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American Federalism

January 14, 2022

Optional Federal Legislation

Jacob Bronsther and Guha Krishnamurthi suggest that the partisanship that now dominates national politics could be eased by allowing the states to simply opt…

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January 13, 2022

Ghana’s Journey Away from Federalism

Dennis Penu writes that since its independence in 1957, Ghana has steadily moved away from its federalist constitution to an "entrenched" unitary structure. Read…

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January 13, 2022

Nepal’s Path to Federalism

In a paper based on his Ph.D. dissertation, Vishnu Tandon reviews Nepal's "complicated path" to federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 12, 2022

Will Smaller Localities Miss Out on Federal Infrastructure Funding?

Jake Blumgart reports that some smaller, less affluent localities could miss out on competitive federal infrastructure funding because they often lack the resources to…

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American Federalism

January 12, 2022

Federalism and Data Collection

Tate Volbrecht reviews issues with the federal government's administrative data collection efforts and contends that "fractured data bureaucracies are a natural consequence of the…

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American Federalism

January 11, 2022

Treasury Clarifies Use of ARPA Funds

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued new guidance to states and localities in how to use American Rescue Act Plan funds. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 11, 2022

Cities Challenge U.S. Census Count

A number of cities across the nation, including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston, are challenging the federal census, claiming that the U.S. Census Bureau…

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American Federalism

January 10, 2022

Should the Democratic Party Focus More on State and Local Elections?

In an op-ed, David Brooks writes that the Democratic Party is failing to defend democracy because the party pays too much attention to maintaining…

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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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