Description
Book SynopsisThe Basics of Engineering Economy is designed to assist students in understanding and using the fundamental concepts and methods of economic evaluation to materially enhance rational data-centered decision-making in all these dimensions. This text covers the
basic techniques and applications of engineering economy for all disciplines in the engineering profession.
The third edition concentrates on fundamental techniques and their applications, the efficient use of spreadsheets, and a rich coverage of personal financial situations in which engineering economy techniques can be applied easily and rapidly. The text presents the topics in condensed formats when compared to the larger text
Engineering Economy.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foundations of Engineering EconomyChapter 2 Factors: How Time and Interest Affect MoneyChapter 3 Nominal and Effective Interest RatesChapter 4 Present Worth AnalysisChapter 5 Annual Worth AnalysisChapter 6 Rate of Return AnalysisChapter 7 Benefit/Cost Analysis and Public Sector ProjectsChapter 8 Breakeven, Payback, Sensitivity, and Risk AnalysisChapter 9 Replacement and Retention DecisionsChapter 10 Effects of InflationChapter 11 Cost Estimation and AllocationChapter 12 Depreciation MethodsChapter 13 After-Tax Economic AnalysisChapter 14 Alternative Evaluation Including Noneconomic AttributesAppendix A: Using Spreadsheets and Microsoft ExcelAppendix B: Accounting Reports and Business RatiosAppendix C: Glossary of Terms and Symbols
