Economics and Policy – Worlds Apart ?
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All analyses involve simplification, frequently through aggregation. As has been seen in debate on "Closing the Gaps", aggregation that groups by ethnicity can be challenged. This paper briefly considers some of the theoretical issues surrounding aggregation, asking under what conditions aggregations might be acceptable. It then looks at possible distortions that can arise from inappropriate aggregation, including both analytical and political perspectives. Some safeguards will also be suggested. While the criteria are of general relevance, points will be illustrated with examples arising from gendered approaches.
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