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This paper describes the development and use of a piece of software, INTERACT, for analyzing situations under the control of several interested parties. After briefly discussing forms of analysis used, it outlines the design philosophy of the software itself. Particular attention is paid to its intended use in a decision support role. The functions typically performed in the course of analysis are illustrated using a worked example. Finally, avenues for further development are outlined.
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An earlier version of this paper was read at the Conference on Decision Making under Conditions of Conflict, University of Waterloo, Ontario, August/Sept 1992
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Bennett, P., Tait, A. & Macdonagh, K. INTERACT: Developing software for interactive decisions. Group Decis Negot 3, 351–372 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01414411
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