Basics of engineering economy

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Title:

Author:

Blank, Leland T., author.

ISBN:

9781259875984

9781260487077

9781260571141

Personal Author:

Blank, Leland T., author.

Edition:

Third edition.

Physical Description:

xvii, 493 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Contents:

Foundations of engineering economy -- Factors : how time and interest affect money -- Nominal and effective interest rates -- Present worth analysis -- Annual worth analysis -- Rate of return analysis -- Benefit/cost analysis and public sector projects -- Breakeven, payback, sensitivity, and risk analysis -- Replacement and retention decisions -- Effects of inflation -- Cost estimation and allocation -- After-tax economic analysis -- Alternative evaluation including noneconomic attributes. -- Using spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel© -- Accounting reports and business ratios -- Glossary of terms and symbols. --

Abstract:

"All of the basic principles, techniques, and tools of undergraduate engineering economics are covered in this second edition. The textual material, examples, and problems are designed to meet the needs of a two- or three-semester/ quarter credit hour service course for all disciplines of engineering, engineering technology, and engineering management. The printed and electronic versions are suitable for different course formats. Especially helpful are the website-based podcasts, which incorporate voice-over animated and annotated PPT slides. These podcasts serve as supplemental and support materials for students in any course format- resident, online, or distance education"-- Provided by publisher.

Reading Level:

Ages 18+ McGraw-Hill Education.

Grades 10-12 McGraw-Hill Education.

Subject Term:

Engineering economy.

Added Author:

Tarquin, Anthony J.,

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Summary

The 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.