The moment generating function has its moments (Q1075677)

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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 3951675
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The moment generating function has its moments
scientific article; zbMATH DE number 3951675

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    The moment generating function has its moments (English)
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    For positive random variables all real moments of positive degree are obtained from the moment generating function. In case of moments of negative degree some integrability conditions on the moment generating function are required. Some generalizations and applications are discussed.
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    moment generating function
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    integrability conditions
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