Endogenous variable

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Endogenous variable is a variable that is explained by a particular model; a variable whose value is determined by the model's solution. (Cf. exogenous variable.)

Definition

According to Macroeconomics by Mankiw (7th edition),

Endogenous variable. A variable that is explained by a particular model; a variable whose value is determined by the model's solution. (Cf. exogenous variable.)