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.

• From: HM Treasury
• Published: 21 April 2013
• Last updated: 16 May 2024
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  1. 16 May 2024

     Old guidance on multi-criteria analysis withdrawn.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

  2. 18 November 2022

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

  3. 21 April 2013

     First published.

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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