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Unbiased Tail Estimation by an Extension of the Generalized Pareto Distribution

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  • Beirlant, J.
  • Joossens, E.
  • Segers, J.

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  • Beirlant, J. & Joossens, E. & Segers, J., 2005. "Unbiased Tail Estimation by an Extension of the Generalized Pareto Distribution," Other publications TiSEM cfb08408-0775-4936-8f1f-b, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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