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The classic reference on multiple measure utility theory.
Required reading for those with a strong mathematical
background. Others will find it tough going but may still
find some interesting information.
Kirkwood, C. (1997) Strategic Decision Making: Multiobjective
Decision Analysis With Spreadsheets. Duxbury Press
A recent introduction to multi-measure decision analysis
with good sections on problem structuring. The
quantitative sections provide examples using
spreadsheets.
Raiffa, H. (1968) Decision Analysis. Addison Wesley.
One of the first books to define the field of decision
analysis as such. Concentrates on single measure
problems. This would be useful for an in depth
understanding of SUFs and how to assess them.
Saaty, T. (1980) The Analytic Hierarchy Process. McGraw-Hill.
A description of the Analytic Hierarchy Process by its
creator.
Von Neumann, J. and Morgenstern, O. (1947) Theory of Games and
Economic Behavior. 2nd edition. Princeton University
Press.
The first attempt at a formal approach to decision making
and to quantifying preferences. Primarily of historical
interest now.
Von Winterfeldt, D. and Edwards, W. (1986) Decision Analysis and
Behaviorial Research. Cambridge University Press.
A guide to decision analysis with emphasis on the
behaviorial aspects of human decision making.
Watson, S., and Buede, D. (1987) Decision Synthesis:The Principles
and Practice of Decision Analysis. Cambridge University Press.
An overview of decision analysis with emphasis on its
practical application.
B-2 Bibliography