Dados es una de las principales publicaciones de ciencias sociales en América Latina. Creada en 1966, publica trabajos inéditos e innovadores, procedentes de investigaciones académicas, de autores brasileños y extranjeros. Editada por IESP-UERJ, tiene como objetivo conciliar el rigor científico y la excelencia académica con un énfasis en el debate público basado en el análisis de temas sustantivos en la sociedad y la política.
Dados vol. 41 n. 3 Rio de Janeiro 1998
Resumen
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.
Palabras-clave: 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
Português do Brasil
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