Defining Russian Federalism - Hardcover

by Elizabeth Pascal (Author)

In Russia, as in other new federations and those undergoing constitutional reform, wealthy and politically cohesive regions can substantially alter the rules of intergovernmental relations to their benefit within the context of bilateral bargaining. The end result is institutionalized asymmetry, and potentially unstable federal structures. In this book the author explores the role of center-periphery bargaining in the stability and sustainability of post-Soviet Union Russia.

Author Biography

ELIZABETH PASCAL is Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Government at Connecticut College.