Guidance

Green Book supplementary guidance: multi-criteria decision analysis

A step-by-step guide for analysts and policymakers to be read as a supplement to the Green Book.

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HM Treasury
Published
21 April 2013
Last updated
16 May 2024 — See all updates

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Use of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis in options appraisal of economic cases

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This note provides a brief guide for analysts and policymakers who wish to apply Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) in policy development as per the Green Book guidelines.

It covers:

  • when to use MCDA in options appraisal
  • the general approach to follow
  • the main points to consider
  • common pitfalls to be aware of
Published 21 April 2013
Last updated 16 May 2024 + show all updates

  1. Old guidance on multi-criteria analysis withdrawn. Replaced with updated guidance on multi-criteria decision analysis.

  2. New link to the Green Book and its collection of accompanying guidance and materials collection page to improve signposting.

  3. First published.

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