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Journal of Applied Statistics Volume 14, 1987 - Issue 3
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An empirical study of selection and estimation of alternative models of the Lorenz curve

U. L. Gouranga Rao Department of Economics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Alan Yuk-Pang Tam Department of Economics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Pages 275-280 | Published online: 28 Jul 2006
 
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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.

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