This text takes a broad view of multiobjective programming, emphasizing the methods most useful for continuous problems. It reviews multiobjective programming methods in the context of public decision-making problems, developing each problem within a context that addresses practical aspects of planning issues. Topics include a review of linear programming, the formulation of the general multiobjective programming problem, classification of multiobjective programming methods, techniques for generating noninferior solutions, multiple-decision-making methods, multiobjective analysis of water resource problems, and multiobjective analysis of facility location problems. 1978 edition.
Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Multiobjective Planning Problem 3. Review of Linear Programming 4. Formulation of the General Multiobjective Programming Problem 5. Classification of Multiobjective Programming Methods 6. Techniques for Generating Noninferior Solutions 7. Solution Techniques That Incorporate Preferences 8. Multiple-Decision-Making Methods 9. Multiobjective Analysis of Water Resource Problems 10. Multiobjective Analysis of Facility Location Problems 11. Summary and Prospects for Future Development References. Index.