(Answered) Can the Gini coefficient ever go above 1 or below zeroCan the Gini coefficient ever go above 1 or…

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➤ How can a computed Gini exceed 1 in practical data?
Values above one commonly arise from negative incomes or debts, a zero or negative mean used in the divisor, incorrect sample weights, or coding mistakes in Lorenz curve integration. Check data preprocessing, confirm the formula (absolute differences or area method), and verify weight application to find and correct the error.

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