An empirical study of selection and estimation of alternative models of the Lorenz curve

1 January 1987

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Applied Statistics

Vol. 14 (3) , 275-280
https://doi.org/10.1080/02664768700000032

Abstract

Five different models of the Lorenz curve are estimated using the Australian grouped income distribution data. Performances of these models are evaluated in regard to their adequacy in modelling the Lorenz curve based on empirical results.

Keywords

LORENZ CURVE
ALTERNATIVE MODELS
EMPIRICAL STUDY
SELECTION AND ESTIMATION

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