and set optimization, the state of the art in continuous multiobjective programming, multiobjective combinatorial optimization, fuzzy multicriteria optimization, a review of the field of goal programming, interactive methods for solving multiobjective optimization problems, and relationships between MCDA and evolutionary multiobjective optimization (EMO).  Part VII, on Applications, selects some of the most significant areas, including contributions of MCDA in finance, energy planning problems, telecommunication network planning and design, sustainable development, and portfolio analysis.  Finally, Part VIII, on MCDM software, presents well known MCDA software packages.

Introduction.- History of MCDA.- Paradigms and Challenges.- Preference Modelling.- Conjoint Measurement Tools for MCDM.- ELECTRE Methods.- PROMETHEE Methods.- Other Outranking Approaches.- MAUT - Multiattribute Utility Theory.- UTA Methods.- The Analytic Hierarchy and Analytic Network Processes for the Measurement of Intangible Criteria and for Decision-Making.- On the Mathematical Foundation of MACBETH.- Dealing with Uncertainties in MCDA.- Decision Rule Approach.- Fuzzy Measures and Integrals in MCDA.- Verbal Decision Analysis.- A Review of Fuzzy Sets in Decision Sciences: Achievements, Limitations and Perspectives.- Vector and Set Valued Optimization.- Multiobjective Continuous Optimization.- Multiobjective Combinatorial Optimization.- Fuzzy Multiple Objective Programming.- Goal Programming.- Interactive Methods.- MCDA and Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization.- Multicriteria Decision Aid/Analysis in Finance.- MVDA and Energy Planning.- Multicriteria Analysis in Telecommunication Network Planning and Design - Problems and Issues.- Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis and Sustainable Development.- MCDA and Portfolio/Project Analysis.- Multiple Vriteria Decision Support Software.