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Introduction to DEXi multi criteria decision models: What they are and how to use them in agriculture

Črtomir ROZMAN and Karmen PAŽEK
pp. 23-29

ABSTRACT

The planning process in agriculture often requires consideration of many conflicting criteria and participation  of multiple stakeholders with conflicting interests. The multi criteria decision method DEXi is therefore a viable option for decision support in farm management. This study briefly reviews basic concepts of DEXi method and possible applications in agriculture on real life decision and assessment problems.

Key words: multi criteria analysis, assessment, DEXi

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