Multi-criteria analysis: Ignorance or negligence?

Leo Dobes*, Jeff Bennett

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    Abstract

    Multi-Criteria Analysis is highly subjective and potentially open to abuse through the influence of special interests. Moreover, it is seriously flawed conceptually and mathematically. At best, its continued use by public sector policy advisers and decision-makers is due to ignorance. At worst, it represents gross negligence in the provision of advice to Ministers, and possibly breaches Australian Public Service Values and the Code of Conduct.

    Original languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    Event33rd Australasian Transport Research Forum, ATRF 2010 - Canberra, ACT, Australia
    Duration: 29 Sept 20101 Oct 2010

    Conference

    Conference33rd Australasian Transport Research Forum, ATRF 2010
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    CityCanberra, ACT
    Period29/09/101/10/10

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