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Characterization of Pareto and Lexicographic Optimal Solutions

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Two important solution concepts in the theory of multicriteria decision making are Pareto optimum and Lexicographic optimum.

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Ben-Tal, A. (1980). Characterization of Pareto and Lexicographic Optimal Solutions. In: Fandel, G., Gal, T. (eds) Multiple Criteria Decision Making Theory and Application. Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems, vol 177. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-48782-8_1

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