An Improved Graph Model for Conflict Resolution Based on Option Prioritization and Its Application

Kedong Yin, Li Yu and Xuemei Li
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Kedong Yin: School of Economics, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
Li Yu: School of Economics, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
Xuemei Li: School of Economics, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China

IJERPH, 2017, vol. 14, issue 11, 1-14

Abstract: In order to quantitatively depict differences regarding the preferences of decision makers for different states, a score function is proposed. As a foundation, coalition motivation and real-coalition analysis are discussed when external circumstance or opportunity costs are considering. On the basis of a confidence-level function, we establish the score function using a “preference tree”. We not only measure the preference for each state, but we also build a collation improvement function to measure coalition motivation and to construct a coordinate system in which to analyze real-coalition stability. All of these developments enhance the applicability of the graph model for conflict resolution (GMCR). Finally, an improved GMCR is applied in the “Changzhou Conflict” to demonstrate how it can be conveniently utilized in practice.

Keywords: graph model for conflict resolution; sustainable development on conflict analysis; option prioritization; real-coalition stability analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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