alpha.e0: Alpha to match life expectancy
In LifeTables: Two-Parameter HMD Model Life Table System
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Description
Finds the alpha value to reproduce a desired life expectancy given a life table family/pattern
Usage
1
Arguments
pattern
An integer (1-7) which indicates the desired life table family
e0.target
The desired life expectancy
sex
"male" or "female"
Details
An appropriate life table family (pattern) can be found using hmd.DA or hmd.DA.mx
Value
The alpha value to produce the life expectancy entered in e0.target
Author(s)
David J. Sharrow
See Also
Examples
1
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Description Usage Arguments Details Value Author(s) See Also Examples
Description
Finds the alpha value to reproduce a desired life expectancy given a life table family/pattern
Usage
1 |
Arguments
pattern |
An integer (1-7) which indicates the desired life table family |
e0.target |
The desired life expectancy |
sex |
"male" or "female" |
Details
An appropriate life table family (pattern) can be found using hmd.DA or hmd.DA.mx
Value
The alpha value to produce the life expectancy entered in e0.target
Author(s)
David J. Sharrow
See Also
Examples
1 |
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