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Applied engineering economics using Excel

By: Mehta, Merwan, 1959-
Material type: BookPublisher: South Norwalk, CT : Industrial Press, Inc., c2016.Description: xii, 260 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.ISBN: 9780831135010Subject(s): Engineering mathematics | BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General | TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades | Microsoft Excel (Computer file)DDC classification: 338.50285/554 Online resources: Location Map
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"This textbook presents fundamental concepts that engineering students need to master in one semester. The author applies an incremental learning method, starting with resolving personal financial matters and gradually progressing to the complexities of engineering economic calculations. Practical examples and exercises with answers at the end of each chapter teach students to solve problems using Microsoft Excel without the need for calculus. Future engineers also will gain valuable skills such as the ability to effectively communicate the results of their analyses to financial professionals"--
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Includes index.

Ch.1: Introduction to Engineering Economics; Ch.2: Interest and Financial Equivalence; Ch. 3: Cash Flow Diagrams and Time Value of Money; Ch. 4: Cash Flow Series and Net Present Value; Ch. 5: Nominal and Effective Interest Rates; Ch. 6: Project Justification; Ch. 7: Sensitivity Analysis; Ch. 8: Amortization, Depreciation, and Income Taxes; Ch. 9: Creating Realistic Project Cash Flows; Ch. 10: Choosing Best Option from Multiple Projects; Ch. 11: Cost Benefit Analysis for Public Projects.

"This textbook presents fundamental concepts that engineering students need to master in one semester. The author applies an incremental learning method, starting with resolving personal financial matters and gradually progressing to the complexities of engineering economic calculations. Practical examples and exercises with answers at the end of each chapter teach students to solve problems using Microsoft Excel without the need for calculus. Future engineers also will gain valuable skills such as the ability to effectively communicate the results of their analyses to financial professionals"--

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