"Ceteris paribus" is a Latin phrase that translates to "all other things being equal" or "holding other things constant." It is commonly used in economics and other social sciences to isolate the effect of one variable on another while assuming that other relevant factors remain unchanged. This concept is crucial for analyzing relationships in a simplified context, allowing researchers and practitioners to make predictions or draw conclusions about causality without the complication of multiple interacting variables.
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