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Are we multi-attribute decision makers?

In this video we discuss the limitations of multi-attribute decision making, and reflect on how we make decisions in reality.

In this video we discuss the limitations of multi-attribute decision making, and reflect on how we make decisions in reality.

Suppose you are making a decision to follow a certain study at a particular institute. Can you list all the aspects that are of importance to you? Can you indicate the relative importance of these aspects? How would you ultimately come to a decision (or a shortlist)?

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