THE 80-20 RULE


Meaning of THE 80-20 RULE in English

n. the 80/20 rule, Pareto principle, economic principle stating that an economic policy is desirable if it suits part of the population and does no harm to the rest, rule that states that for many events or circumstances 80% of the results or consequences originate from 20% of the causes

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