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.

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nounmicro-macro paradox (plural not attested)
  1. no pluralThe 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.
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