Multi-criteria analysis and systemic planning: Towards a tetra-logical approach to planning and assessment

This paper presents systemic planning (SP) with emphasis on multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA). Specifically, SP is presented as a “tetra-logical” methodology approach with MCDA as one out of four major method orientations. The Danish-Swedish Øresund Fixed Link is used as application example. It is concluded that the combination of SP and MCDA better than ordinary cost-benefit analysis can provide the necessary decision support for major, long-range investment decisions.