Principles of Engineering Economics (Bilingual Teaching Series)

Author: Qian S. Parker
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate, graduate, and MBA students in various engineering disciplines, as well as for professionals engaged in engineering economic analysis. It not only accurately covers all the content of engineering economics but also focuses on its practical applications in real-world scenarios. The book is divided into four parts, comprising 13 chapters. The first three parts discuss money and its management, asset valuation, and the application of project cash flows, while the fourth part emphasizes the analysis of specific issues in engineering economics. At the beginning of each chapter, the book describes how individual decision-makers or companies think about and make actual economic decisions regarding the topics discussed. Starting with case studies highlights the relevance and practicality of the material, making it more engaging for students compared to dry technical content.