Some representations for inverse rising factorial moments
Abstract
Inverse rising factorial moments M−n are fundamental quantities for positive integer-valued random variables, with broad applications in probability and combinatorics. Despite their importance, there is a lack of explicit, closed-form algebraic identities connecting M−n to established combinatorial quantities and a limited framework for their multivariate extension. Addressing these gaps, this study investigates M−n to derive more computationally efficient alternatives. We establish both a novel finite sum identity and an infinite series expression for M−n. Furthermore, we provide a closed-form expression for the geometric random variable and extend these results to multivariate random variables. Finally, we extend the concept of M−n to positive real-valued continuous random variables, deriving a finite sum identity for the beta random variable.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Random Matrices and Applications
Polynomial and algebraic computation
Advanced Combinatorial Mathematics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Mathematical and Computer Modelling of Dynamical Systems
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 30 April 2026
- Language
- EN