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Exogenous Variable
An exogenous variable in an economic model is one whose value is determined outside the model. Its value is set by the modeler and is taken as a given, rather than being explained by the model's internal mechanics. In short-run analysis, variables that are difficult to adjust, such as capital stock, are often treated as exogenous.
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