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This study introduces new methods for estimating the Gini index with censored lifetime data, addressing both independent and covariate-dependent censoring. The proposed estimators are shown to be reliable in simulations and real-world applications.

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  • Survival Analysis
  • Econometrics

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  • Lifetime data frequently involves right-censoring, where the exact event time is unknown.
  • Existing Gini index estimation methods often assume independent censoring, which may not reflect real-world scenarios.
  • Dependent censoring, particularly covariate-dependent censoring, is a more realistic but complex challenge in statistical analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate novel estimators for the Gini index in the presence of censored lifetime data.
  • To specifically address both independent censoring and the more challenging covariate-dependent censoring mechanisms.
  • To provide statistically sound methods for inequality measurement with incomplete survival data.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed two new estimators for the Gini index: one for independent censoring and another for covariate-dependent censoring.
  • Utilized theoretical analysis to establish the consistency and asymptotic normality of the proposed estimators.
  • Employed Monte Carlo simulations to assess the finite sample performance and robustness of the estimators.
  • Applied the developed methods to analyze real-world censored lifetime data.

Main Results:

  • The proposed estimators demonstrated consistency and asymptotic normality, indicating their statistical validity.
  • Monte Carlo simulations confirmed the good performance of the estimators in finite samples under different censoring scenarios.
  • The methods were successfully applied to real data, showcasing their practical utility in inequality assessment.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides effective statistical tools for estimating the Gini index with censored data, accommodating realistic dependent censoring.
  • The developed estimators offer a valuable advancement for inequality analysis in fields where survival data is common.
  • The findings support the use of these methods for robust measurement of economic inequality with censored lifetime data.