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Identification of the Lorenz curve by Lorenz coefficient

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  • Anthony Koo
  • Nguyen Quan
  • Robert Rasche

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  • Anthony Koo & Nguyen Quan & Robert Rasche, 1981. "Identification of the Lorenz curve by Lorenz coefficient," Review of World Economics (Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv), Springer;Institut für Weltwirtschaft (Kiel Institute for the World Economy), vol. 117(1), pages 125-135, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:weltar:v:117:y:1981:i:1:p:125-135
    DOI: 10.1007/BF02696580
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