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TheorySource attached · not independently reviewedCLM-0683 · as of 2026-10-27 · about: Federation · Author: Polity Atlas editorial team

“Where a central government funds most subnational spending but can neither credibly commit not to bail out subnational governments nor monopolise borrowing, as in Brazil and Germany, fiscal federalism tends to weaken subnational fiscal discipline.”

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The Economic Role of Political Institutions: Market-Preserving Federalism and Economic Development

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