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Guidance: Green Book supplementary guidance: multi-criteria decision analysis

Hm Treasury

May 16
11:31 2024

This note provides a brief guide for analysts and policymakers who wish to apply Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) in policy development as per theGreen Book guidelines.

It covers:

  • when to use MCDA in options appraisal
  • the general approach to follow
  • the main points to consider
  • common pitfalls to be aware of
Published 21 April 2013
Last updated 16 May 2024 +show all updates
  1. Old guidance on multi-criteria analysis withdrawn. Replaced with updated guidance on multi-criteria decision analysis.

  2. New link to the Green Book and its collection of accompanying guidance and materials collection page to improve signposting.

  3. First published.

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