Note--An Interpretation of Fractional Objectives in Goal Programming as Related to Papers by Awerbuch, et al., and Hannan

A. L. Soyster and B. Lev
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A. L. Soyster: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B. Lev: Temple University and Department of Energy

Management Science, 1978, vol. 24, issue 14, 1546-1549

Abstract: In this note we consider the validity of substituting a linear goal for a fractional goal in a mathematical program and provide a simple geometric interpretation that contrasts the essential differences between the two programs.

Keywords: programming: fractional; programming: multiple criteria (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1978
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