The Divided States of America: Why Federalism Doesn't Work

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Why federalism is pulling America apart-and how the system can be reformed Federalism was James Madison's great invention. An innovative system of power sharing that balanced national and state interests, federalism was the pragmatic compromise that brought the colonies together to form the United States. Yet, even beyond the question of slavery

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A clear and cogent exposition.

"---Colin Woodard, Washington Post
"The situation, Mr. Kettl concludes, is serious, perhaps even bleak. He chooses to believe that it need not be fatal to the nations grand democratic vision. In these perilous times, made worse by a pandemic, one can only hope he is right."---Glenn C. Altschuler, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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The book sets the stage for a more informed inquiry into the quintessential public administration problem can we use historical knowledge to design better institutions and incentives to address socioeconomic inequalities of the future.

"---Meril Antony, Journal of Public Affairs Education

Author Bio

Donald F. Kettl is professor emeritus and former dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. Until his retirement, he was the Sid Richardson Professor at the LBJ School at the University of Texas at Austin. His books include Can Governments Earn Our Trust and Escaping Jurassic Government. Twitter @donkettl