Can Metaeconomics be a Framework for MCDA in Management?

Antanas Buračas

doi:10.2478/mosr-2025-0010

Abstract

Metaeconomics is a methodological system integrating MCDA to bridge the gap between economics and management. It assesses multidimensional cases such as competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience in management. The paper reviews its principles, evaluates its strengths and limitations, and considers its perspective.

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