Abstract
This dissertation analyzes the income distribution in the Central Islip Token Economy. A controlled economic experiment was conducted within this economy in July and August of 1971. The primary data from this experiment were transferred onto computer cards and serves as the basis for this study. A discussion on distribution functions in general is followed by the definition of a class of Lorenz-type income distribution functions germane to this study. Specifically, three functional forms of theoretical Lorenz-type income distribution functions are used: 1) G(x) = x(exponent_1/c), 2) P(x)=1-(1-x)(exponent_(α-1)/α), and 3) B(x; a, b). G(x) and P(x) are one-parameter function, while B(x; a, b) is a two-parameter function. A section on estimation rules is presented that illustrates the methodology employed in determining the numerical approximations to G(x), P(x), and B(x; a, b). ...
Vento, Edward (1972). Income distribution in a token economy. Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University. Libraries. Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /DISSERTATIONS -186901.