On possible origins of power-law distributions
Grzegorz Wilk, Zbigniew W{\l}odarczyk
TL;DR
This paper explores various potential mechanisms and scenarios that could lead to the emergence of power-law distributions observed in many natural and social phenomena.
Contribution
It provides a survey of different theoretical and empirical origins of power-law distributions, highlighting possible underlying processes.
Findings
Multiple mechanisms can produce power-law distributions
Power-law behavior appears in diverse systems
Understanding origins aids in modeling complex phenomena
Abstract
Selected examples of possible origins of power-law distributions are presented.
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