A concave log-like transformation allowing non-positive values

C-Tier
Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2017
Volume: 161
Issue: C
Pages: 130-132

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Abstract

A hybrid of the hyperbolic sine and its inverse is proposed for applications that require a concave log-like transformation of non-positive data, such as in measuring income and wealth inequality.

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RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolet:v:161:y:2017:i:c:p:130-132
Journal Field
General
Author Count
1
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2026-01-29