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termine "best" modes of action when the consequences of the alternatives expose conflicting objectives and values within the group of decision makers. In these cases, no amount of analysis will directly resolve the conflict. Rather, the role of LCA should be to clearly articulate the consequences of each alternative and to provide a framework for the necessary negotiations.
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