Federalism and Political Performance

In a world marked by continuing economic and political integration, over a third of the world's population is already governed under a federal system. Federalism and Political Performance examines the political potential of federalism. It considers the resistance generated amongst those who fear losing their livelihood or their identity, and explores the potential effects of the territorial division of power on peace, freedom, democracy, economic wealth and social security. Federalism and Political Performance features a panel of international experts who compare the political performance of federal and non-federal states and evaluate the impact of different types of federation. It draws together focused case studies on a wide range of countries, including Russia, India, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and Canada.