The function defined by
which is used in actuarial science for specifying a simplified mortality law (Kenney and Keeping 1962, pp. 241-242). Using as the probability that a newborn will achieve age , the Makeham law (1860) uses
for , , , .
The function defined by
which is used in actuarial science for specifying a simplified mortality law (Kenney and Keeping 1962, pp. 241-242). Using as the probability that a newborn will achieve age , the Makeham law (1860) uses
for , , , .
Weisstein, Eric W. "Makeham Curve." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/MakehamCurve.html