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micro-macro paradox

micro-macro paradox noun: the paradox whereby aid agencies report the success of most of their programs, yet it is impossible to establish any significant correlation between aid and GDP growth in developing countries.

Noun

micro-macro paradox (plural not attested)

  1. (no plural) The paradox whereby aid agencies report the success of most of their programs, yet it is impossible to establish any significant correlation between aid and GDP growth in developing countries.

Questions about micro-macro paradox

What does micro-macro paradox mean?
Micro-macro paradox means the paradox whereby aid agencies report the success of most of their programs, yet it is impossible to establish any significant correlation between aid and GDP growth in developing countries.
What part of speech is micro-macro paradox?
Micro-macro paradox is a noun.

Words near micro-macro paradox in the dictionary

  1. micro-level
  2. micro-level orientation
  3. micro-levels
  4. micro-location
  5. micro-locations
  6. micro-macro paradox
  7. micro-management
  8. micro-mobility
  9. micro-nation
  10. micro-nations
  11. micro-ohm

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