Résumé : A distance based measure of dependence is proposed for stable distributions that completely characterizes independence for a bivariate stable distribution. Properties of this measure are analyzed, and contrasted with the covariation and co-difference. A sample analog of the measure is defined and demonstrated on simulated and real data, including time series and distributions in the domain of attraction of a stable law.
This is joint work with Tuncay Alparslan.

Mots-Clés : stable vectors; dependence measure; test statistic