Why Are We Unable to Draw Causal Conclusions from Correlational

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Short Answer

Why are we unable to draw causal conclusions from correlational findings?

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Definitions:

World Bank

An international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of poorer countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.

Foreign Portfolio Investment

Investment in financial assets from another country, such as stocks or bonds, without seeking control over the companies issuing them.

Barriers To Trade

Restrictions that hinder international trade, including tariffs, quotas, and non-tariff barriers.

Real GDP Per Person

Real GDP per person measures the value of all finished goods and services produced within a country in a specific period, adjusted for inflation, per capita.