An empirical comparison of alternative functional forms for the Lorenz curve

Kwang Soo Cheong ()

Applied Economics Letters, 2002, vol. 9, issue 3, 171-176

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.

Date: 2002
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DOI: 10.1080/13504850110054058

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