centralization

Centralization and the Inefficient Quest for Efficiency

In this sidecast inspired by the debate on the Federalist Papers, Tom talks about the topic of efficiency and its many meanings. Read More

43: Centralization/Decentralization Debate – The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers was a series of writings from American history leading up to its current Constitution, completed in 1787. Formed as thirteen separate colonies, this newly independent nation tried to form a central government that granted maximum autonomy to the States to prevent the emergence of an American monarchy. We explore two in this episode and use them to host the first-ever TAOP debate where two of us argued for federalism and two argued for anti-federalism!Read More