ceteris paribus

Definition

Constraint introduced into an argument or assertion to allow one variable to change while keeping other variables constant, such as, "If we reduce our prices by X percent, ceteris paribus, our sales revenue should go up by Y percent." Latin for, all other things being equal.


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