Multicriteria Analysis in Agriculture: Current Trends and Recent Applications

Book Overview

This book outlines the latest trends in the use of multicriteria analysis in agriculture by highlighting recent applications for modeling agricultural decision-making. It introduces specific case studies using multicriteria analysis as a method for selecting multiattribute discrete alternatives or solving multiobjective planning problems. The book is intended for a broad readership, including agricultural and environmental economists, engineers and all scientists whose work involves the management of agricultural resources and decision-making in agriculture.

The methods and applications presented in this book cover decision-making processes in agricultural and environmental contexts. The methodologies described consider multiple criteria simultaneously in a wide range of complex decision-making contexts by taking into account multiple, conflicting criteria. Given the wide range of case studies covered, the book offers a comprehensive guide to decision-making in the agricultural context and beyond.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030083276
• ISBN13: 9783030083274
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 321 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"