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Multi-objective Optimization and Decision Support Systems

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Encyclopedia of Optimization

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Multi-Objective Linear Programming

Working in the Outcome Space

Reflections on Optimization Trends

Nonlinear and Integer Problems

Applications

A Related Optimization Problem

Trends

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Sayin, S. (2008). Multi-objective Optimization and Decision Support Systems . In: Floudas, C., Pardalos, P. (eds) Encyclopedia of Optimization. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-74759-0_422

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