METHODS—One-Switch Conditions for Multiattribute Utility Functions

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 1199-1212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali E. Abbas ◽  
David E. Bell
Keyword(s):  
Utility Functions ◽  
Multiattribute Utility

A class of multiattribute utility functions

2007 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 591-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
András Prékopa ◽  
Gergely Mádi-Nagy
Keyword(s):  
Utility Functions ◽  
Multiattribute Utility

scholarly journals A Utility Function for Examining Policy Affecting Salmon on the Skeena River

1977 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph L. Keeney
Keyword(s):  
Interest Groups ◽  
Utility Function ◽  
Utility Functions ◽  
Multiple Objectives ◽  
Utility Model ◽  
Multiattribute Utility ◽  
Utility Models ◽  
Constructive Discussion ◽  
Skeena River ◽  
Comparative Examination

The interests of many groups, some with multiple objectives, are important to include in evaluating strategies affecting salmon in the Skeena River. A multiattribute utility model is proposed for addressing these issues. Two first-cut utility functions are assessed using the preferences of two individuals familiar with the problem. These utility functions provide a basis for constructive discussion to arrive at a reasonable utility function for examining alternative policies. Two unique features of this study are the explicit focus on value tradeoffs and equity considerations among interest groups, and a comparative examination of the two first-cut multiattribute utility models. This examination indicates the range of fundamental preferences which can be captured using multiattribute utility functions and illustrates the potential of the theory for conflict illumination and resolution.

scholarly journals CUI Networks: A Graphical Representation for Conditional Utility Independence

2008 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 83-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Engel ◽  
M. P. Wellman
Keyword(s):  
Graphical Representation ◽  
Utility Functions ◽  
Multiattribute Utility ◽  
Preference Modeling ◽  
Network Construction ◽  
Functional Decomposition ◽  
Multiple Attributes ◽  
Utility Independence ◽  
Conditional Utility ◽  
Graph Nodes

We introduce CUI networks, a compact graphical representation of utility functions over multiple attributes. CUI networks model multiattribute utility functions using the well-studied and widely applicable utility independence concept. We show how conditional utility independence leads to an effective functional decomposition that can be exhibited graphically, and how local, compact data at the graph nodes can be used to calculate joint utility. We discuss aspects of elicitation, network construction, and optimization, and contrast our new representation with previous graphical preference modeling.

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