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lifecontingencies 1.4.3

lifecontingencies 1.4.2

lifecontingencies 1.4.1 (2025-09-16)

Same as previous version.

lifecontingencies 1.4.0 (2025-09-16)

Same as previous version.

lifecontingencies 1.3.12

Updated R version dependency to R >= 4.2.0 due to markovchain package requirements.
Bug fix: Ensured the default value for n in axn() and Axn() is non-negative.

lifecontingencies 1.3.11

Removed metatable from lifecontingencies.md.

lifecontingencies 1.3.10

Lowered R version requirements to 4.1.
Added a NEWS.md file for tracking package changes.
Fixed class calls.
Transitioned to bibentry and resolved missing links.

Version 1.3.8

Resolved issues in bibliography.
Removed vignette introduction due to LaTeX incompatibility.

Version 1.3.7

Added mortality projections with StMoMo.
Introduced a new vignette on Pension Evaluation by Ivan Williams.
Added DOI.

Version 1.3.5

Implemented vectorization of pxt(), qxt(), axn(), Axn().
Began vectorization of axyzn() (development version).
Started transitioning documentation to Roxygen.

Version 1.3.4

Fixed an issue in Macaulay duration.
Recreated old data in data-raw.

Version 1.3.3

Added clarifications on geometric discounting.

Version 1.3.2

Changes made in the Pension Funding Vignette.

Version 1.3.1

Removed .sty files as requested by CRAN.
Added unit tests for mdt functions.
Began deprecating pxyt, qxyt, exyt.

Version 1.3

Introduced qxt.fromQxprime to derive decrement from ASDT decrements.
Updated the vignette on pension funding.

Version 1.2.5

Added a new vignette on pension funding.
Included a section on associated single decrement tables.
Added function to compute associated single decrement rate from multiple decrement tables.
Made various fixes.

Version 1.2.2

Added registration of Dynamic libraries.
Revised vignettes.

Version 1.2.1

Made small fixes.

Version 1.2

Added an initialize method for actuarialtable and lifetable classes.

Version 1.1.14

Fixed a small issue on removing NA from data.frames.
Addressed medium bugs affecting Axyn and Ax (refer to GitHub issues ##1 and ##2).

Version 1.1.12

Made cosmetic amendments.

Version 1.1.10

Fixed AExn=1 when n=0.
Corrected pxt with multiple decrements when t=0.
Implemented small changes to vignettes.

Version 1.1.6

Added GitHub repository.
First use of Rcpp (hidden code).
Introduced a new vignette for a quick introduction to the package.

Version 1.1.5

Replaced the Numerical Tests vignette with Unit Root testing.
Resolved inconsistencies in the manual regarding lifetable and actuarialtable methods.
Added rmdt to sample from multiple contingencies object.
Updated description and namespace.

Version 1.1

Officially introduced multiple decrements in the package (added various methods and a vignette).
Added an introductory vignette for multiple decrements.

Version 1.0.6

Modified vignettes to comply with CRAN policies (removed parallel function).
Added SoA illustrative service table in data.
Introduced multiple decrements through the mdt class.

Version 1.0.5

Resolved an issue with fractional probabilities (Kevin J. Owens).
Fixed an issue with multiple lives random generation functions (Kevin J. Owens).
Enhanced mortality vignettes.
Enabled export of life tables as markovchainList objects.

Version 1.0

Fixed an issue with the print method on actuarialtable.
Added reference to JSS Published Paper.
Significantly enhanced the mortality vignette (thanks to Gian Paolo Clemente, co-author).

Version 0.9.8.6

Added annuities paid in advance/deferred options.
Introduced functions getLifecontingencyPV and getLifecontingencyXyzPV for obtaining Present Value given the age of death.

Version 0.9.8.5

Fixed the axn function.
Finalized the main vignette.

Version 0.9.8

Improved documentation.
Added as.numeric method for lifetable and actuarialtable objects.
Introduced a power argument to the APV function for evaluating higher moments.

Version 0.9.7

Minor changes to documentation.

Version 0.9.6

Added a summary method for lifetable and actuarialtable objects.
Improvements and fixes in the simulation of life contingent insurances.
Added rLifeContingenciesXyz function.
Enhancements to the vignette.

Version 0.9.5

Added ALM section to the main vignette.
Improved rLife.
Added functions for switching between interest and discount rates.
Ensured proper functioning of multiple life insurance functions.
Introduced a function to generate variates from two life contingencies.
Added French and UK life tables.

Version 0.9.3

Revised lifecontingencies vignettes to align with the Journal of Statistical Software style.
Minor changes and bug fixes.

Version 0.9.2

Parallelized rLifeContingencies.
Updated demoIta dataset.
Added an n-year term insurance function AExn.
Final revision of package vignettes.

Version 0.9.1

Standardized conventions on parameters.
Minor changes in vignettes and function documentation.

Version 0.9

Added rLifeContingencies function for simulating random variates from life contingencies distribution.
Deep revision of vignettes.
Various bug fixes.

Version 0.1.1

Minor fixes.
Set R required version to 2.14.

Version 0.1

Deep revision of vignettes.
Added increasing annuity function Iaxn.
Minor fixes.

Version 0.0.7

Added rLife function for simulating random times until death.
Improved financial mathematics functions.
Enhanced documentation and vignettes.

Version 0.0.6

Enhanced documentation.
Improved financial functions.
Added function for obtaining lifetables from raw survival or

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