Non-parametric estimation of Gini index with right censored observations

Abstract We obtain a simple non-parametric estimator of the Gini index when the sample contains right censored observations. Asymptotic properties of the proposed estimator are studied. Finite sample performance of the estimator is evaluated through a Monte Carlo simulation study.

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