The κ-generalized distribution: A new descriptive model for the size distribution of incomes

Clementi, FDi Matteo, TizianaGallegati, MKaniadakis, G2015-12-100378-4371http://hdl.handle.net/1885/49465This paper proposes the κ-generalized distribution as a model for describing the distribution and dispersion of income within a population. Formulas for the shape, moments and standard tools for inequality measurement-such as the Lorenz curve and the GinKeywords: Lorentz force; Mathematical models; Parameter estimation; Size distribution; Statistics; Generalized statistics; Income distribution; Income inequality; Earnings ?-generalized statistics; Income distribution; Income inequalityThe κ-generalized distribution: A new descriptive model for the size distribution of incomes200810.1016/j.physa.2008.01.1092015-12-09