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Original Articles

An empirical comparison of alternative functional forms for the Lorenz curve

Pages 171-176 | Published online: 07 Oct 2010
 

Abstract

Using US income data, several functional forms for the Lorenz curve are evaluated. On the basis of the goodness of fit, estimated income shares and Gini coefficients, the form proposed by Kakwani (Electrometrica, 48, 437–46, 1980) is found to be overall superior to the other forms.

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