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Reflections on Comparing Federalisms: Canada and the United States

This article illustrates the challenges involved in preparing a systematic comparison of two federal countries. It examines questions as to what explains similarities and differences in federal systems. It rejects any single-variable approach to explaining federalism but gives primacy to ideas and t...

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Published in:	Publius 2010-07, Vol.40 (3), p.357-365
Main Authors:	Simeon, Richard, Radin, Beryl A.
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