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Bayesian estimation of the Bonferroni index from a Pareto-type I population

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  • G. M. Giorgi

    (Università “La Sapienza”)

  • M. Crescenzi

    (Università “La Sapienza”)

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Summary The Bonferroni index (B) is a measure of income and wealth inequality, and it is particularly suitable for poverty studies. Since most income surveys are of a sample nature, we propose Bayes estimators ofB from a Pareto/I population. The Bayesian estimators are obtained assuming a squared error loss function and, as prior distributions, the truncated Erlang density and the translated exponential one. Two different procedures are developed for a censored sample and for income data grouped in classes.

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  • G. M. Giorgi & M. Crescenzi, 2001. "Bayesian estimation of the Bonferroni index from a Pareto-type I population," Statistical Methods & Applications, Springer;Società Italiana di Statistica, vol. 10(1), pages 41-48, January.
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    Bonferroni inequality index; Bayes estimator; Pareto/I distribution; truncated Erlang distribution; translated exponential distribution; squared error loss function;
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    • C1 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General
    • C2 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables
    • C3 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables
    • C4 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics
    • C5 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling
    • C8 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs

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