The economic and social theories used by those who take par… - Vilfredo Pareto

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The economic and social theories used by those who take part in the social struggle ought to be judged not by their objective value but primarily for their effectiveness in arousing emotions. The scientific refutation of them which can be made is useless, however correct it may be objectively.

Vilfredo Pareto

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Vilfredo Pareto (July 15 1848 – August 19 1923) was an Italian engineer, sociologist, economist, and philosopher, who contributed greatly to turning economics into a data-based science.

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Alternative Names: Vilfredo Federico Damaso Pareto • Wilfried Fritz Pareto • Pareto

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