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Exogenous Factors in Economic Models
A factor or variable in an economic model is considered exogenous if its value is determined outside the model's internal mechanics. In essence, the value of an exogenous variable is set by the modeler and is not explained by the model itself. This contrasts with endogenous variables, whose values are determined by the interactions within the model.
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