Micro Risk

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Definition of 'Micro Risk'

A type of political risk that refers to political actions in a host country that can adversely affect selected foreign operations. Micro risk can come about from events that may or may not be in the reigning government's control.  


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Investopedia explains 'Micro Risk'

For example, diplomatic tension with Country A has caused the citizens of Country B  to vandalize all Country A based companies situated in Country B. In this example, only operations from Country A were faced with adverse situations. Operations from other countries were not affected.
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