In a mixed government, some issues (often defined in a constitution) are decided by the majority of the people, some other issues by few, and some other issues by a single person (also often defined in a constitution). The idea is commonly treated as an antecedent of separation of powers.
Usage Notes: 1  Plural: macrosociologies. 2  Macrosociology is the âbig pictureâ view of sociology. 3  Macrosociology is compared and contrasted to microsociology. However, the distinction between macrosociology and microsociology is not well-established across the discipline of sociology and exists on a continuum.
macroprudential analysis. A comprehensive study of a financial system, such as a nation's banking industry. The analysis examines the overall soundness and vulnerabilities of the system, as well as its ability to withstand financial shocks. It also takes into consideration the regulatory environment in which the system operates.