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Models, Methods, Concepts & Applications of the Analytic Hierarchy Process

  • Revised 2nd Edition includes five new chapters that address the issue of why should we use the eigenvector and four applications of relevant problems in today's society
  • Presents a collection of selected applications of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in economic, social, political, and technological areas
  • Authors are respected names in the field, with Thomas L. Saaty well known as the father of AHP
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science (ISOR, volume 175)

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. How to Make a Decision

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 1-21
  3. The Seven Pillars of the Analytic Hierarchy Process

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 23-40
  4. Architectural Design

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 41-61
  5. Why is the Principal Eigenvector Necessary?

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 63-70
  6. Designing a Mousetrap

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 71-82
  7. Designing the Best Catamaran

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 83-93
  8. The Selection of a Bridge

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 95-105
  9. Technological Choice in Less Developed Countries

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 115-128
  10. Market Attractiveness of Developing Countries

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 129-147
  11. New Product Pricing Strategy

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 159-169
  12. A New Macroeconomic Forecasting and Policy Evaluation Method

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 187-201
  13. Legalization of Euthanasia

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 249-262
  14. How Should Congress Address the Medicare Crisis?

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 263-273
  15. Ethics in International Business

    • Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas
    Pages 275-279

About this book

The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a prominent and powerful tool for making decisions in situations involving multiple objectives. Models, Methods, Concepts and Applications of the Analytic Hierarchy Process, 2nd Edition applies the AHP in order to solve problems focused on the following three themes: economics, the social sciences, and the linking of measurement with human values. For economists, the AHP offers a substantially different approach to dealing with economic problems through ratio scales. Psychologists and political scientists can use the methodology to quantify and derive measurements for intangibles. Meanwhile researchers in the physical and engineering sciences can apply the AHP methods to help resolve the conflicts between hard measurement data and human values. Throughout the book, each of these topics is explored utilizing real life models and examples, relevant to problems in today’s society.

This new edition has been updated and includes five new chapters that includes discussions of the following:

-          The eigenvector and why it is necessary
-          A summary of ongoing research in the Middle East that brings together Israeli and Palestinian scholars to develop concessions from both parties
-          A look at the Medicare Crisis and how AHP can be used to understand the problems and help develop ideas to solve them.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Katz Graduate, School of Business & College of, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA

    Thomas L. Saaty, Luis G. Vargas

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Buying options

eBook USD 189.00
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 249.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 249.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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