Endogenous factors are the characteristics of the place itself or factors which have originated internally. They are the local place factors and include location, topography, physical geography, land use, built environment and infrastructure, demographic and economic characteristics.

What is an example of endogenous?

Agricultural inputs are also considered to be endogenous. For example, the amount of crop yields is endogenous because it is dependent on many other variables, such as the weather, soil fertility, water availability, pests, and diseases.

What are examples of exogenous factors and endogenous factors?

Variables like weather, farmer skill, pests, and availability of seed are all exogenous to crop production. Exogenous comes from the Greek Exo, meaning “outside” and gignomai, meaning “to produce.” In contrast, an endogenous variable is one that is influenced by other factors in the system.