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An overview of the interactive methods for solving nonlinear multiple criteria decision making problems is given. In interactive methods, the decision maker progressively provides preference information so that the most satisfactory compromise can be found. The basic features of several methods are introduced and some theoretical results are provided. In addition, references to modifications and applications as well as to other methods are indicated.
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Miettinen, K. (2003). Interactive Nonlinear Multiobjective Procedures. In: Ehrgott, M., Gandibleux, X. (eds) Multiple Criteria Optimization: State of the Art Annotated Bibliographic Surveys. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, vol 52. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48107-3_5
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