Technical Economics, Second Edition

Author: Zhao Jianhua et al.
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is based on the 2000 edition, drawing on relevant knowledge from developed countries and integrating China's national conditions and related policies to systematically introduce the theory, methods, and practice of technical economics. The main content includes: the time value of money, economic evaluation of single-investment projects, comparison and selection of investment plans, economic analysis of equipment renewal, cost-benefit analysis, risk and sensitivity analysis, financial condition analysis of investment projects, feasibility studies for investment projects, value engineering, etc. The book maintains the 2000 edition's characteristics of being easy to understand yet covering both breadth and depth. The second edition further emphasizes practicality and readability, with additional exercises of varying difficulty added to each chapter. Examples are as close to real-life and work scenarios as possible, and case studies have been included to better integrate theory with practice. This book can serve as a textbook for students majoring in economics and management at universities, an elective reference for students in science and engineering, and a reference for professionals working in investment management, enterprise management, design, planning, consulting, finance, taxation, and infrastructure construction.