Nov 22, 2007 · A concise overview of federalism for practitioners and students, covering its importance, variety, characteristics, choices, challenges and strengths. The book draws on comparative examples and provides a practical guide to federalism in different contexts.
What is Federalism? - Forum of Federations
Federalism is a governance system of self-rule and shared rule that divides and shares powers between a general and regional governments. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and examples of federalism from this international organization that develops and shares comparative expertise on the practice of federal and decentralized governance.
Federalism - Home - Forum of Federations
Learn about federalism, a system of government that divides power between a central authority and regional units. Explore the benefits, challenges and examples of federalism in different countries and regions.
Jan 1, 2020 · This book explores the state of fiscal federalism in 11 countries, with a focus on the assignment problem and the role of institutions. It aims to broaden and update current understandings of fiscal federalism and offer lessons for academics and practitioners.
A PDF document that explores the characteristics, advantages and challenges of federal political systems. It compares different models of federalism and examines the role of concurrent jurisdictions, residual powers and constitutional amendment.
Nov 22, 2007 · A book by George Anderson that explains the concept, history, and practice of federalism in various countries. It covers topics such as choosing federalism, constituent units, powers, institutions, legal pillars, intergovernmental relations, and unity and diversity.
The Visions of Canadian Federalism: An Overview - Forum of …
Federalism in this sense is conceptualized as a political device for establishing viable institutions and flexible relationships capable of facilitating inter-state relations (e.g. division of powers between orders of government), intra-state linkages (e.g. states’ representation at the central level), and inter-community cooperation (e.g ...
Federalism and economic policy-making: Advantages and …
This paper explores how federalism affects economic policy-making and performance in different countries and contexts. It identifies four trends that shape the role of federalism in the global economy: market economy, global integration, citizen access, and trade rules.
Introduction: Principles of Fiscal Federalism - Forum of Federations
Federalism,” unpublished paper, cited in Ann O. Bowman and Robert C. Kearney, State and Local Government (Boston, ma: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1990). 10 George Stigler, “The Tenable Range of Functions of Local Government,” in The Economics of Fiscal Federalism and Local Finance, ed. Wallace E. Oates, 3–9 (Cheltham, uk: Edward Elgar, 1998).
Federalism and Decentralization in Canada - Forum of Federations
Federalism provides the framework within which to balance nation-building and a common national community with the aspiration of regional and provincial communities to manage their own affairs. (For the history of federalism in Canada, see Simeon and Robinson 199o; McNaught 1982.) This was the impetus for federalism in Canada.