Let f(x) = 1/[π(1 + x2)], −∞< x < ∞ be the pdf of the Cauchy random variable X. Show that E (X) does not exist. (hint: split into two integrals (−∞,0) and (0,∞))

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Let f(x) = 1/[π(1 + x2)], −∞< x < ∞ be the pdf of the Cauchy random variable X. Show
that E (X) does not exist. (hint: split into two integrals (−∞,0) and (0,∞))

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