| − | '''Vilfredo Pareto''' (1848-1923) was an [[Italian]] sociologist and [[economist]] responsible for several mathematical insights, particularly for economic equilibriums. He is credited with the work underlying indifference curves, and proved that a theory of demand did not depend on utility. As a sociologist he is best known known for his analysis of elites and his statistical studies of inequality. He opposed Marxism and socialism and his ideas were widely admired by conservatives. | + | '''Vilfredo Pareto''' (1848-1923) was an [[Italian]] sociologist and [[economist]] responsible for several mathematical insights, particularly for economic equilibriums. He is credited with the work underlying [[indifference curve]]s, and proved that a theory of demand did not depend on utility. As a sociologist he is best known known for his analysis of elites and his statistical studies of inequality. He opposed Marxism and socialism and his ideas were widely admired by conservatives. |