Principles of Engineering Economy, 8th Edition

Ireson, W. Grant,Leavenworth, Richard S.,Grant, Eugene L.

ISBN 10: 047163526X / ISBN 13: 9780471635260

Published by Wiley, 1990

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Synopsis:

The Eighth Edition of the standard engineering economy text and reference explains the principles and techniques needed for making decisions about the acquisition and retirement of capital goods by industry and government, as well as alternative types of financing and other applications. Arranged in four parts: basic concepts, principles, and mathematics; procedures and methods for evaluating alternatives; techniques for handling special situations; and special applications. Introduces the use of computers and spreadsheets in evaluating engineering alternatives. Includes up-to-date coverage of federal tax legislation, extensive discussions and problems dealing with personal finance, and material on handling multiple alternatives by rate of return and benefit/cost ratio methods. Contains numerous examples and 476 problems, many entirely new. Accompanied by a complete solutions manual for the instructor.

About the Author:

Eugene Lodewick Grant, was an American civil engineer and educator. He graduated with a BS from the University of Wisconsin in 1917. He started teaching in 1920 at Montana State University and then in 1930 at the School of Engineering, Stanford University where he taught until 1962. W. Grant Ireson is the author of Principles of Engineering Economy, 8th Edition, published by Wiley.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Principles of Engineering Economy, 8th ...
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Good