Central Grants and State Autonomy

Central Grants and State Autonomy
Author: Shankaragouda Hanamantagouda Patil
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Total Pages: 234
Release: 1995
Genre: Finance, Public
ISBN: 9788171565320

The Present Book Examines The Problems Of Constitutional Theory And Practice Of Federal¬Ism With Special Reference To The Centralizing Tendencies Of The Central Voluntary Grants And The Autonomy Of The States In India. These Are Studied Within The Theoretical Framework Of Three Federal Theories Classical Theory Of Federalism, Origin Theory Of Federalism And Theory Of Co-Operative Federalism.In Terms Of Conceptual Framework, The Pro¬Blem Of This Study Has Three Dimensions Structural Dimension, Contextual Dimension And Operational Dimension. It Has Three Determi¬Nants Constitutional Determinants, Socio-Eco¬Nomic Determinants And Political Determinants.The Book Examines How The Existing Socio¬Economic Conditions Compel The States To Ac¬Cept The Central Voluntary Grants. It Analyses How The Operational Aspects Of The Central Vol¬Untary Grants Have Built-In Mechanism To Pen¬Etrate Into State Autonomy. It Has Explained The Various Dimensions Of Central Means Of Penetration Into State Fields Through The Cen¬Tral Voluntary Grants. It Has Identified The Ar¬Eas Of State Into Which The Central Grants Have Made Penetration. It Has Evaluated Trends In Centralizing Tendencies Of The Central Grants. It Has Measured Reactions Of Leaders, Political Parties, Reports Of Commissions, Academicians, Etc., To Such Centralizing Tendencies.Though There Are Several Books On Indian Fed¬Eralism In General And On Centre-State Finan¬Cial Relations In Particular, Yet The Present Book Is The First Of Its Kind In Presenting All Pervading Picture Of Article 282 Which Was Considered As An Insignificant Article By The Framers Of The Indian Constitution But Which Has Become The Most Powerful Weapon In The Hands Of The Planning Commission And Of The Central Government To Penetrate Into State Autonomy In The Name Of Grants And Planned Development.

Federalism and Health Policy

Federalism and Health Policy
Author: Alan Weil
Publisher: The Urban Insitute
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780877667162

The balance between state and federal health care financing for low-income people has been a matter of considerable debate for the last 40 years. Some argue for a greater federal role, others for more devolution of responsibility to the states. Medicaid, the backbone of the system, has been plagued by an array of problems that have made it unpopular and difficult to use to extend health care coverage. In recent years, waivers have given the states the flexibility to change many features of their Medicaid programs; moreover, the states have considerable flexibility to in establishing State Children's Health Insurance Programs. This book examines the record on the changing health safety net. How well have states done in providing acute and long-term care services to low-income populations? How have they responded to financial incentives and federal regulatory requirements? How innovative have they been? Contributing authors include Donald J. Boyd, Randall R. Bovbjerg, Teresa A. Coughlin, Ian Hill, Michael Housman, Robert E. Hurley, Marilyn Moon, Mary Beth Pohl, Jane Tilly, and Stephen Zuckerman.

Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers

Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers
Author: Robin W. Boadway
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2007
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0821364936

The design of intergovernmental fiscal transfers has a strong bearing on efficiency and equity of public service provision and accountable local governance. This book provides a comprehensive one-stop window/source of materials to guide practitioners and scholars on design and worldwide practices in intergovernmental fiscal transfers and their implications for efficiency, and equity in public services provision as well as accountable governance.

Beyond Autonomy

Beyond Autonomy
Author: Tracy B. Fenwick
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2021-03-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9004446753

Beyond Autonomy forces readers to rethink the purpose of autonomy as a central organising pillar of federalism asking how modern federalism can be reimagined in the 21st Century.

American Government 3e

American Government 3e
Author: Glen Krutz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-05-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781738998470

Black & white print. American Government 3e aligns with the topics and objectives of many government courses. Faculty involved in the project have endeavored to make government workings, issues, debates, and impacts meaningful and memorable to students while maintaining the conceptual coverage and rigor inherent in the subject. With this objective in mind, the content of this textbook has been developed and arranged to provide a logical progression from the fundamental principles of institutional design at the founding, to avenues of political participation, to thorough coverage of the political structures that constitute American government. The book builds upon what students have already learned and emphasizes connections between topics as well as between theory and applications. The goal of each section is to enable students not just to recognize concepts, but to work with them in ways that will be useful in later courses, future careers, and as engaged citizens. In order to help students understand the ways that government, society, and individuals interconnect, the revision includes more examples and details regarding the lived experiences of diverse groups and communities within the United States. The authors and reviewers sought to strike a balance between confronting the negative and harmful elements of American government, history, and current events, while demonstrating progress in overcoming them. In doing so, the approach seeks to provide instructors with ample opportunities to open discussions, extend and update concepts, and drive deeper engagement.

Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States

Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2009-07-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0309142393

Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.