rational choices in federal systems and beyond Bolleyer, Nicole. creator text enk Oxford Oxford University Press 2009 monographic eng

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1 online resource (272 p.). This text argues that governments' choices in favour or against strong intergovernmental institutions are not primarily driven by considerations of efficiency but by internal political dynamics within their own boundaries. It applies the argument to Canada, Switzerland, the United States, and finally to the European Union. specialized Nicole Bolleyer. Includes bibliographical references and index. Federal government Intergovernmental cooperation Central-local government relations Federal government Case studies Intergovernmental cooperation Case studies Central-local government relations Case studies JC355 321.02 9780191721953 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199570607.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199570607.001.0001 StDuBDS 090515 20150804193943.0 EDZ0000072918