State-centered theory
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State-centered theory (or state-centred federalism) is a political theory which stresses the role of the government on civil society.[1] It holds that the state itself can structure political life to some degree independently of the way power is distributed between classes and other groups at a given time.
Theory holding that the national government represents a voluntary compact or agreement between the states, which retain a dominant position. Supporters of state-centered federalism included Thomas Jefferson and the Republican party. They saw the Constitution as an agreement among the states of which gave them the ability to self-governance.
National policy makers interact with economy independently, with intention of raising social welfare. This gives legitimacy to market intervention.[2]
References
- ^ http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p_mla_apa_research_citation/3/6/1/4/6/p361461_index.html
- ^ * Oatley, Thomas International Political Economy: Interests and Institutions in the Global Economy, 5th Ed. (Pearson Longman, 2012). pp. Chap 5
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