Actually, wealth follows an exponential distribution for the lower 95% of individuals (by wealth) [1]. However, yes, it does follow a power law for the 5% riche

Actually, wealth follows an exponential distribution for the lower 95% of individuals (by wealth) [1]. However, yes, it does follow a power law for the 5% richest. [1] http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0103544 http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0103544