It is commonplace to observe that" dual federalism" is dead, replaced by something
variously called" cooperative federalism,"" intergovernmental relations," or" marble-cake …

Reigning theories of urban power suggest that in a world dominated by footloose
transnational capital, cities have little capacity to effect social change. In City Power, Richard …

Municipalities in fiscal distress may seek to adjust debts under Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy
Code either because they are truly destitute or because they lack the political will to adopt …

In discussions about American federalism, it is common to speak of a" state government" as
if it were a black box, an individual speaking with a single voice.'State governments are, of …

Constitutional rule in the Roman Republic, notable for its synthesis of aristocracy, direct
democracy, and representative assemblies, also contained what appeared to be the …

Recent state and municipal budget crises have generated a great deal of consternation
among market participants and policymakers; they have also led scholars to debate the …

Due to the recent credit crisis, the problem of municipal insolvency in the United States has
become one of great relevance and importance. All over America cities are grappling with …

The years from 2011 to 2013 were remarkable in municipal bankruptcy terms. During those
years, several cities and counties took the rare step of filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 9 …

Earplugs. That's the subject of the largest litigation in the history of American courts-230,000
lawsuits alleging that Aearo, a subsidiary of the corporate giant 3M, provided defective …

L IKE many in this economy, local governments are struggling to cope with the negative
effects of the Great Recession.'Many cities have had to fire employees, reduce services, or …