Dados é uma das principais e mais longevas publicações nas ciências sociais no Brasil. Criada em 1966, divulga trabalhos inéditos e inovadores, oriundos de pesquisa acadêmica, de autores brasileiros e estrangeiros. Editada pelo IESP-UERJ, é seu objetivo conciliar o rigor científico e a excelência acadêmica com ênfase no debate público a partir da análise de questões substantivas da sociedade e da política.
Dados vol. 41 n. 3 Rio de Janeiro 1998
Resumo
Through the process of redemocratization, Brazil has become a highly decentralized nation. The results of this transformation are visible in the federal arena, where financial problems have been encountered and presidents have run into trouble forming coalitions that allow them to implement public policies. Within the realm of the states, however, decentralization has brought mixed results due to regional inequalities. The paper analyzes the rifts and tensions now affecting Brazils federative system. It is argued that Brazils experience with decentralization has contributed towards democratic consolidation and has forced the federal government to negotiate public policy implementation with state and local government. At the same time, this experience reveals the limits of decentralization in nations displaying marked regional differences.
Palavras-chave: federal government; member-state; Federalism; intergovernmental relations; decentralization.
DOI: 10.1590/S0011-52581998000300003
Intermediação de Interesses Regionais no Brasil: O Impacto do Federalismo e da Descentralização
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