Positional Analysis and Public Decision Making
Positional analysis is proposed as an alternative to neoclassical Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA). The purpose is to illuminate an issue for actors and decision-makers who differ with respect to values or ideological orientation. Conclusions are conditional in relation to such ideological orientations. Economics is understood in multidimensional terms where non-monetary impacts are not less 'economical'. Decision trees are used to illustrate non-monetary impacts. The information basis is expected to be useful to politicians or other decision-makers who differ with respect to values or ideologies.