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Using Analytic Hierarchy/Network Process (AHP/ANP) in Developing Countries: Shortcomings and Suggestions

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  • Navid Khademi
  • Kambiz Behnia
  • Ramin Saedi

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This article intends to shed light on the problems arising in the benefit–cost (BC) analyses through the analytic hierarchy/network process (AHP/ANP) in developing countries when analysts may encounter lack of data, deficient databases, defective information, and, more important, the lack of groups of specialists with considerable expertise. In this article, through a comparison between the AHP/ANP and conventional engineering economy techniques, the major concerns that may be encountered are theoretically addressed. Then, through a real case project appraisal, the specific developing country-related issues that can distort the AHP/ANP results from the BC analysis are demonstrated.

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  • Navid Khademi & Kambiz Behnia & Ramin Saedi, 2014. "Using Analytic Hierarchy/Network Process (AHP/ANP) in Developing Countries: Shortcomings and Suggestions," The Engineering Economist, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 59(1), pages 2-29, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:uteexx:v:59:y:2014:i:1:p:2-29
    DOI: 10.1080/0013791X.2013.855856
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