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Maximin Programming, Fuzzy Linear Programming and Multi-Criteria Decision Making

Robert G. Dyson

Year: 1980 Journal:   Journal of the Operational Research Society Vol: 31 (3)Pages: 263-267   Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract

AbstractAbstractMathematical programming models present an approach to solving multicriteria decision problems. This paper compares two such models. One based on fuzzy set theory, the other relying on utility functions and the maximin decision criteria. The two models have identical form. The paper also illustrates the relationship between fuzzy set theory and multi-criteria decision making.

Keywords:
Minimax Mathematical optimization Computer science Fuzzy logic Fuzzy set Goal programming Linear programming Set (abstract data type) Project management Operations research Mathematics Artificial intelligence Economics

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Citation History

Topics

Optimization and Mathematical Programming
Physical Sciences →  Engineering →  Control and Systems Engineering
Multi-Criteria Decision Making
Social Sciences →  Decision Sciences →  Management Science and Operations Research
Fuzzy Systems and Optimization
Physical Sciences →  Mathematics →  Statistics and Probability

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