Economist, sociologist, and philosopher (1848-1923) known for his studies of income distribution and the analysis of individuals' choices; the Pareto principle was named after him, based on his observations that 80% of the wealth in Italy belonged to about 20% of the population. ALS in French and English, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.75, February 14, 1903. Handwritten letter with commentary on politics, mostly in French with a couple sentences in English. In part: "If there were a general election tomorrow the Conservatives would lose their seats on the Venezuelan muddle and Licensing Act alone. The Education Bill is forgotten." In fine condition.
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