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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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November 2, 2021

Federalism and Watershed Compensation Policy in China

A group of scholars have examined the impact of China's 2014 centralization of environmental governance, focusing on the oldest eco-compensation for watershed services model in…

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November 2, 2021

Call for Canadian Equalization Reform

Ted Morton contends that Ottowa should not ignore Alberta's desire for equalization reform, because "federalism and respect for provincial autonomy is the first and…

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American Federalism

November 1, 2021

Localizing Climate Federalism

Sarah J. Fox writes that federal action on climate change has a number of drawbacks, and that more attention should be placed on dealing…

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November 1, 2021

India and Asymmetric Federalism

Nikhil Sikka contends that India's constitutional structure provides "a precise demonstration of asymmetric federalism." Read more here.

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Books

October 29, 2021

Book on Canadian Debt and Federalism

Thomas G.W. Telfer and Virginia Torrie have written Debt and Federalism: Landmark Cases in Canadian Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law, 1894-1937 (Vancouver: UBC Press, 2021). The authors…

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October 29, 2021

Australia’s National Identity and the Coronavirus Pandemic

Judith Brett traces the history of Australia's shift from colonies to federation and explores how the coronavirus pandemic has exposed increasingly strong state-based identities.…

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October 28, 2021

Should There Be Greater Autonomy and Standing for Cities?

Amal Sethi writes that with the rapid growth of cities worldwide, some have contended that constitutionalism may become irrelevant to a large share of…

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October 28, 2021

Canadian Federation Survey

The Environics Institute for Survey Research has released its latest survey tracking Canadians' beliefs about the ups and downs of Canadian federal-provincial and inter-regional…

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American Federalism

October 27, 2021

What Role Should Cities Play in Federalism?

Richard Schragger considers the role that cities play in federalism and suggests that state-based federalism is bad for cities. Read more here.

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American Federalism

October 27, 2021

How Have the Coronavirus Responses of New York and Texas Affect Businesses?

A group of scholars have examined how the responses to the coronavirus pandemic by New York and Texas affected each state's businesses. Read more here.

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Books

October 26, 2021

Book on Comparative Federalism and the Coronavirus Pandemic

Nico Steytler has edited Comparative Federalism and Covid-19 (Abingdon-on-Thames: Routledge, 2021). The writers offer a multidisciplinary approach in exploring whether federalism helped or hindered in…

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American Federalism

October 26, 2021

OSHA Warns States to Adopt Coronavirus Safety Rules

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has warned Arizona, South Carolina, and Utah that it intends to take over their workplace safety programs…

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October 25, 2021

The Pandemic and Canadian Federalism

Johanne Poirier and Jessica Michelin explore the federalism issues raised by Canada's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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