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Decision Analysis / 2026

LAMDA: Large Language Model as Decision Analyst

Hong, Y., Qin, S.Z., Wang, C.

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Summary

LAMDA uses large language models to convert unstructured natural-language descriptions of decision problems into draft influence diagrams. The framework combines graph generation and probability elicitation with rule-based verification and iterative regeneration to resolve structural and formatting issues. The study evaluates LAMDA on a dataset of typical decision problems under risk and applies it to expert group discussions about a hypothetical pandemic. The resulting diagrams organize decision-relevant variables, relationships, beliefs, and preferences for human review and refinement, supporting decision analysts in information processing and decision-making.

Citation

Hong, Y., Qin, S.Z., Wang, C., 2026. LAMDA: Large Language Model as Decision Analyst. Decision Analysis, Articles in Advance. https://doi.org/10.1287/deca.2025.0438

BibTeX
@article{Qin20260807LAMDA,
  title = {LAMDA: Large Language Model as Decision Analyst},
  author = {Hong, Yifan and Qin, Sizhong and Wang, Chen},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.1287/deca.2025.0438},
  journal = {Decision Analysis}
}