This paper applies a simple heuristic interpolator to estimating the Lorenz curve from grouped data. Precise conditions are given to insure that the method yields a convex curve. The results are illustrated on United States tax data.
MLA
Gastwirth, Joseph L., and Marcia Glauberman. “The Interpolation of the Lorenz Curve and Gini Index from Grouped Data.” Econometrica, vol. 44, .no 3, Econometric Society, 1976, pp. 479-483, https://www.jstor.org/stable/1913977
Chicago
Gastwirth, Joseph L., and Marcia Glauberman. “The Interpolation of the Lorenz Curve and Gini Index from Grouped Data.” Econometrica, 44, .no 3, (Econometric Society: 1976), 479-483. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1913977
APA
Gastwirth, J. L., & Glauberman, M. (1976). The Interpolation of the Lorenz Curve and Gini Index from Grouped Data. Econometrica, 44(3), 479-483. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1913977
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