The Forbes 400, the Pareto power-law and efficient markets

O. S. Klass*, O. Biham, M. Levy, O. Malcai, S. Solomon

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Abstract

Statistical regularities at the top end of the wealth distribution in the United States are examined using the Forbes 400 lists of richest Americans, published between 1988 and 2003. It is found that the wealths are distributed according to a power-law (Pareto) distribution. This result is explained using a simple stochastic model of multiple investors that incorporates the efficient market hypothesis as well as the multiplicative nature of financial market fluctuations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)143-147
Number of pages5
JournalEuropean Physical Journal B
Volume55
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2007

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