World Democratic Federalism

Author : Robert P. Inman,Daniel L. Rubinfeld
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780691253978

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Democratic Federalism by Robert P. Inman,Daniel L. Rubinfeld Pdf

"Federalism, defined generally as a collection of self-governing regions under a central government, is widely viewed as a sensible choice of polity both for emerging democracies and for established states. But while federal institutions are positively correlated with valued economic, democratic, and justice outcomes, ultimately it is unclear how they are connected and which cause which. In Democratic Federalism, Robert Inman and Daniel Rubinfeld explore how federalism works and propose concrete and proven policy guidance on how federalist policies can be designed and implemented successfully. The authors define federalism according to three parameters: how much federal revenue comes through local governmental bodies, the number of local governmental bodies, and the extent to which these local bodies are represented federally. In applying these parameters to economic concepts and theory, Inman and Rubinfeld explain how federalism works in a way meant to engage scholars in political science and sociology and policymakers drafting regulation in federalist governments. The book offers applicable ideas and comparative case studies on how to assess potential policies and how to actually design federalist institutions from scratch. Both authors have real experience with both, most notably in their work advising the South African government on how to build a federalist democracy. This book will be an essential guide to understanding and applying federalist concepts and principles"--

Author : M. Frankman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230500174

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World Democratic Federalism by M. Frankman Pdf

Myron J. Frankman provides an interrelated set of initiatives whose components are consistent with the logic of both the process of globalization and the emerging properties of our time: Sustainability, democratization, equal opportunity, diversity and peace. He brings together the case for global public finance, a single world currency and a planet-wide citizen's income, all within the context of democratic federalism extending from the local to the global.

Author : Ronald J. Glossop
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015026957905

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World Federation? by Ronald J. Glossop Pdf

The 21st century may be the age of globalism, with such nongovernmental organizations as the International Red Cross, Greenpeace, and Amnesty International serving the world without regard to nationalities. Is the next step a federal world government?The pros and cons of a democratic federal world government are carefully reasoned here, as are the basic concepts of such a federation, and the relationship of law and government. The author's analysis brings one to the conclusion that a global federation is inevitable despite the many obstacles.

Author : Robert P. Inman,Daniel L. Rubinfeld
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780691202136

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Democratic Federalism by Robert P. Inman,Daniel L. Rubinfeld Pdf

An authoritative guide to federal democracy from two respected experts in the field Around the world, federalism has emerged as the system of choice for nascent republics and established nations alike. In this book, leading scholars and governmental advisers Robert Inman and Daniel Rubinfeld consider the most promising forms of federal governance and the most effective path to enacting federal policies. The result is an essential guide to federalism, its principles, its applications, and its potential to enhance democratic governance. Drawing on the latest work from economics, political science, and law, Inman and Rubinfeld assess different models of federalism and their relative abilities to promote economic efficiency, encourage the participation of citizens, and protect individual liberties. Under the right conditions, the authors argue, a federal democracy—including a national legislature with locally elected representatives—can best achieve these goals. Because a stable union between the national and local governments is key, Inman and Rubinfeld also propose an innovative method for evaluating new federal laws and their possible impact on state and local governments. Finally, to show what the adoption of federalism can mean for citizens, the authors discuss the evolution of governance in the European Union and South Africa’s transition from apartheid to a multiracial democracy. Interdisciplinary in approach, Democratic Federalism brims with applicable policy ideas and comparative case studies of global significance. This book is indispensable for understanding the importance of federal forms of government—both in recent history and, crucially, for future democracies.

Author : Grace Skogstad,David Cameron,Martin Papillon,Keith Banting
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442626478

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The Global Promise of Federalism by Grace Skogstad,David Cameron,Martin Papillon,Keith Banting Pdf

This book honours the legacy of Richard Simeon, one of the most prominent federalist scholars in the world and a long time member of the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto

Author : Jennifer Smith
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0774810610

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Federalism by Jennifer Smith Pdf

In a world where federal states seem to exist precariously, politicians and academics from around the globe continue to look to Canada as a model of federalism. And yet, our own system of organization and governance also appears strained: Quebec nationalism, First Nations’ claims, the regionalization of party politics, and the uneven and shifting delivery of essential services have all altered the face of federal politics. Federalism explains how Canada came to be a federation (what reasons there were for it, and against it, historically); what the challenges to federalism currently are; and how we might fortify some areas of weakness in the federal system. Jennifer Smith argues that federalism is part of the democratic problem now; however, reformed, it can be part of the solution. Since theorists disagree on the democratic credentials of federalism, it is essential to look at how a real federal system operates. Smith examines the origins of Canadian federalism and its special features, then analyzes it in relation to the benchmarks of the Canadian Democratic Audit project: responsiveness, inclusiveness, and participation. Finding that Canadian federalism falls short on each benchmark, she recommends changes ranging from virtual regionalism to a Council of the Federation that includes Aboriginal representatives. Democracy is about more than the House of Commons or elections. It is also about federalism. This sparkling account of Canadian federalism is a must-read for students and scholars of Canadian politics, politicians and policymakers, and those who care about Canadian democracy.

Author : Jean-Francis Billion
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Federal government
ISBN : 0971072701

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World Federalism, European Federalism and International Democracy by Jean-Francis Billion Pdf

Author : Edward L. Gibson
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0801874238

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Federalism and Democracy in Latin America by Edward L. Gibson Pdf

We live in an increasingly federalized world. This fact has generated interest in how federal institutions shape politics, policy-making and the quality of life of those living in federal systems. In this book, Edward L. Gibson brings together a group of scholars to examine the Latin American experience with federalism and to advance our theoretical understanding of politics in federal systems. questions of how and when federal institutions matter for politics, policy-making and democratic practice. They also offer conceptual approaches for studying federal systems, their origins and their internal dynamics. The book provides case studies on the four existing federal systems in Latin America - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela - and their experiences in dealing with a variety of issues, including federal system formation, democratization, electoral representation and economic reform.

Author : Ferran Requejo,Miquel Caminal Badia
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136584909

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Federalism, Plurinationality and Democratic Constitutionalism by Ferran Requejo,Miquel Caminal Badia Pdf

This book provides a theoretical and comparative analysis of federalism and federations in plurinational democracies, examining how states with distinct peoples and communities coexist (or not). Through a theoretical approach to democracy and federalism, and interdisciplinary analysis of plurinationality in state organization, including case studies of the UK, Russia, Canada, Belgium, India, Spain, Switzerland and Bolivia, this text assesses the possibilities and limits of federalism as a way to recognize and accommodate multinationalism in plurinational democracies. It evaluates a range of strategies used by states to support national, ethnic, linguistic or religious collectives in present-day liberal democracies. Leading scholars in the field evaluate the institutional and practical repercussions regarding the issue of recognition and accommodation of national minorities in a globalised world, through different theoretical perspectives to build up a detailed picture of problems and solutions to multinationalism. Looking both within and beyond the state, this is an invaluable examination of dilemmas and institutional challenges faced by many modern democracies. Federalism, Plurinationality and Democratic Constitutionalism will be of interest to students, researchers and scholars of democracy, nationalism, federalism and constitutionalism.

Author : Karen Knop,Sylvia Ostry,Richard Simeon,Katherine Swinton
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780774842686

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Rethinking Federalism by Karen Knop,Sylvia Ostry,Richard Simeon,Katherine Swinton Pdf

Federalism is at once a set of institutions -- the division of public authority between two or more constitutionally defined orders of government -- and a set of ideas which underpin such institutions. As an idea, federalism points us to issues such as shared and divided sovereignty, multiple loyalties and identities, and governance through multi-level institutions. Seen in this more complex way, federalism is deeply relevant to a wide range of issues facing contemporary societies. Global forces -- economic and social -- are forcing a rethinking of the role of the central state, with power and authority diffusing both downwards to local and state institutions and upwards to supranational bodies. Economic restructuring is altering relationships within countries, as well as the relationships of countries with each other. At a societal level, the recent growth of ethnic and regional nationalisms -- most dramatically in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, but also in many other countries in western Europe and North America -- is forcing a rethinking of the relationship between state and nation, and of the meaning and content of 'citizenship.' Rethinking Federalism explores the power and relevance of federalism in the contemporary world, and provides a wide-ranging assessment of its strengths, weaknesses, and potential in a variety of contexts. Interdisciplinary in its approach, it brings together leading scholars from law, economics, sociology, and political science, many of whom draw on their own extensive involvement in the public policy process. Among the contributors, each writing with the authority of experience, are Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa and Jacques Pelkmans on the European Union, Paul Chartrand on Aboriginal rights, Samuel Beer on North American federalism, Alan Cairns on identity, and Vsevolod Vasiliev on citizenship after the breakup of the Soviet Union. The themes refracted through these different disciplines and political perspectives include nationalism, minority protection, representation, and economic integration. The message throughout this volume is that federalism is not enough -- rights protection and representation are also of fundamental importance in designing multi-level governments.

Author : Ann Griffiths,Ann L. Griffiths
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2003-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0773525114

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Handbook of Federal Countries, 2002 by Ann Griffiths,Ann L. Griffiths Pdf

For more than two centuries federalism has provided an example of how people can live together even as they maintain their diversity. While the implosion of the former Yugoslavia illustrates that federalism is not, and cannot be, a panacea, its abiding success in other countries shows that it is a system worth examining. The Handbook of Federal Countries, 2002, a project of the Forum of Federations – an international network that seeks to strengthen democratic governance by promoting dialogue on and understanding of the values, practices, principles, and possibilities of federalism – does exactly this, incorporating available information about existing federations in one place for easy, convenient reference.The Handbook of Federal Countries, 2002 includes articles on the twenty-one countries that classify themselves as federations as well as four whose systems incorporate sufficient elements of federalism that it is useful to include them. These articles – written by authors around the world – examine the development, institutions, constitutions, and dynamics of federalism and include tables containing current political/geographic and economic/social information. The Handbook also includes four comparative papers, each of which examines a theme of concern to federal countries: foreign policy in an era of globalization that increasingly encroaches on the jurisdiction of constituent units and demands their active participation; use of federalism to accommodate minorities; distribution of resources and power (fiscal federalism); and issues relating to regional autonomy and federalism in a European context.

Author : Herbert Obinger,Stephan Leibfried,Francis Geoffrey Castles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Democracy
ISBN : 1107141087

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Federalism and the Welfare State by Herbert Obinger,Stephan Leibfried,Francis Geoffrey Castles Pdf

This unique and provocative volume written by ten leading experts is a comparative study of the evolution of political institutions and welfare states in the six oldest federal states - Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Switzerland and the US. The study reveals that federalism impedes and facilitates social policy development.

Author : Reg Whitaker
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1991-11-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780773562943

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Sovereign Idea by Reg Whitaker Pdf

In these essays, written during the last fifteen years, Whitaker analyses the paradoxes of federalism and democracy in a society which is deeply divided by region, language, and class. He examines the thought and action of such diverse figures as Mackenzie King, Harold Innis, William Irvine, and Pierre Trudeau and evaluates their impact on Canadian society both then and now. With an astute critical eye he surveys constitutional reform and the question of Quebec sovereignty as it has developed from 1981 through Meech Lake and beyond, and explores federalism, democratic theory, and the practice of politics in the real world. In the final essay, "Quebec and the Canadian Question," written especially for this volume, he evaluates the major changes which have occurred in Canadian politics during the last fifteen years and assesses their resounding impact on the future possibilities for Canadian democracy. The dominant political discourse, Whitaker argues, is increasingly based on human rights. This, in combination with the ascendance of free-market conservatism, the turn to continentalism under free trade, and the resurgence, since the failure of Meech Lake, of serious tensions between Quebec and the rest of Canada, has led to a compounded crisis that requires an examination not only of what Quebec wants, with or without Canada, but what Canada wants -- with or without Quebec. The Canadian idea of democracy is still evolving. Together in one volume for the first time, Whitaker's essays describe the process of that evolution and show what lies beneath the constitutional debate on the future of Canada.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Cambria Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781621968269

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2119 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joseph Sassoon
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781532039416

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Trying for Peace by Joseph Sassoon Pdf

Trying for Peace: Self-Actualization and World Federalism is the third book in a trilogy on what the world needs to do to save a political system that could collapse at any moment. The first book, Self-Actualization: Theory and Technology, contained an entirely new discovery to explain how self-actualization is achieved. The second book, The Humanist Society, dealt with the social demands that are required to achieve self-actualization for the greatest number of people. This final book explains how to spread self-actualization worldwide by creating a new system derived from human nature and suited to it—one defined by the virtues of a humanist democracy, peace, and permanence. Taken as a whole, the trilogy contains a new theory of motivation in line with the work of Kurt Goldstein (1878–1965) and a new value system called the humanist code, which relies on the new theory of self-actualization by Goldstein. If you’d like to see a democratic world federalism that relies on a new theory of human motivation that includes the world as a whole—both human and nonhuman—then you’ll treasure the insights in this book.