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Fiscal inequality among states threatens human rights and equality in America.

SSRN Electronic Journal
Unequal States, Unequal People: Fiscal Inequity and the Values of Federalism
Robert A. Schapiro

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The article discusses how different states in the US have unequal financial resources, which affects their ability to provide services like education and healthcare. This inequality can harm people's rights and dignity. The authors argue for a new approach to federalism that addresses these disparities while still benefiting from decentralized government.