Moments of the inverse-gamma distribution #
This file proves the real and natural moments, mean, variance, sharp moment thresholds, and exact exponential-integrability domain of the inverse-gamma distribution.
Moments #
A real power is integrable under a valid inverse-gamma law exactly when its exponent is below the shape parameter.
Real-power moments of a valid inverse-gamma law. The qth moment exists for q < a and
equals r ^ q * Gamma (a - q) / Gamma a.
A natural power is integrable under a valid inverse-gamma law exactly below the shape.
Natural moments of a valid inverse-gamma law. The nth moment exists for n < a and
equals r ^ n * Gamma (a - n) / Gamma a.
The variance of an inverse-gamma law is
r² / ((a - 1)² * (a - 2)) when 2 < a.
The identity is integrable under a valid inverse-gamma law exactly above shape one.
At and below shape one, the identity is not integrable under a valid inverse-gamma law.
At and below shape two, the square is not integrable under a valid inverse-gamma law.
Exponential moments #
Every nonpositive exponential moment of an inverse-gamma law exists. Invalid parameters give the zero measure.
Positive exponential moments of a valid inverse-gamma law do not exist.
The exact exponential-integrability domain of a valid inverse-gamma law is the nonpositive half-line.