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Meaning of European paradox | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The perceived failure of European countries to translate scientific advances into marketable innovations.

Examples

“"... the research policy paradigm was already well embedded in a competitiveness/innovation oriented understanding and an understanding of the so-called European paradox, that is, the conjecture that EU member states play a leading global role in terms of top-level scientific output, but lag behind in the ability of converting this strength into wealth-generating innovations."”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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