Decision making in developing countries: Multiobjective formulation and evaluation methods
The 1975 doctoral thesis, "Decision making in developing countries: Multiobjective formulation and evaluation methods," co-authored by Alfredo Sfeir-Younis and Daniel W. Bromley, provides a foundational methodological blueprint for tackling complex development challenges. Moving beyond narrow economic frameworks, this work rigorously advocates for the application of multiobjective formulation and evaluation. This approach requires decision-makers to simultaneously address conflicting aims—integrating economic efficiency with social equity and environmental sustainability. This early emphasis on complex, holistic systems aligns with Sfeir-Younis's later vision, where the integration of consciousness and ethics is essential to ensure that policy frameworks truly reflect the intricate realities and inherent human dignity within developing nations.