In this article, we introduce a new model that extends the inverse Gaussian distribution. This model is obtained when a parameter is incorporated into the logarithmic inverse Gaussian distribution producing great flexibility for fitting non-negative data. We present a comprehensive treatment of...

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Purpose Food security is an essential measure of welfare, especially for low-income families in developing countries. Policy makers should be aware of the harm food insecurity has on vulnerable households. This chapter empirically addresses the problems of measuring and monitoring food security...