A Lorenz curve based on the percentage of wealth held by different quintiles of the population, when compared to one based on income shares, shows a

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Wealth distribution typically exhibits a higher degree of inequality than income distribution. This is because wealth can accumulate over generations and is often concentrated in the hands of a smaller percentage of the population, whereas income is more broadly distributed across the workforce.

A Lorenz Curve Based on the Percentage of Wealth Held