Men versus women
In the previous exercises, we focused on the female life table. However, there are some clear differences between the mortality statistics of men and women. Women tend to live longer since their mortality rates are lower. The accident hump is also more outspoken for men compared to women.
Examine the plot below of mortality rates for males and females in 1999. Which line, blue or green, represents the rates for women?
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Life Insurance Products Valuation in R
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