Lorenz Curve

The Lorenz curve is used in economics and ecology to describe inequality in wealth or size. If all individuals are the same size, the Lorenz curve is a straight diagonal line, called the line of equality. If there is any inequality in size, then the Lorenz curve falls below the line of equality.

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