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A critical analysis of the eigenvalue method used to derive priorities in AHP

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  • Bana e Costa, Carlos A.
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  • Bana e Costa, Carlos A. & Vansnick, Jean-Claude, 2008. "A critical analysis of the eigenvalue method used to derive priorities in AHP," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 187(3), pages 1422-1428, June.
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