Principles Of Engineering Economic Analysis Canadian Edition

A new edition of the widely-used engineering economics text. Employs a cash-flow approach to economic theory and prepares the reader to systematically perform economic justification of capital investments in a real-world setting. Stresses learning by example, with real-life cases. Updated and revised to reflect current practice, covering before- and after-tax analyses, and cost of capital, including the effects of inflation on capital investment, public sector economics.

Praised by instructors and students alike for its lucidity, breadth of coverage, and extensive problem sets, the best-selling Engineering Economic Analysis has been revised for a new second Canadian edition! This trusted text exposes students to the universal principles of engineering economy while also offering them specific Canadian examples - such as Canadian tax law and Canadian accounting references - that make it a valuable resource for students in this country. Updated and revisedwith new material on ethics, sustainability, and environmental stewardship, as well as new case studies and problems, this new edition is the most current resource available. With comprehensive coverage of the fundamental concepts of engineering economy, such as decision-making, cost estimating, cash flow, interest, inflation, rate of return, depreciation, taxes, and more, Engineering Economic Analysis, Second Canadian Edition is the essential text for all students taking introductory engineering economics courses.

This text is an unbound, binder-ready edition. Principles of Engineering Economic Analysis, 6th edition teaches engineers to properly and methodically evaluate their work on an economic basis, and to convey it effectively to those who have the power to say "yea" or "nay." The 6th edition is updated and expanded to be comprehensive and flexible - it includes all standard topics plus stronger coverage of more advanced analysis techniques than other books, with the most thorough integration and guidance for spreadsheet use. The text provides a unified treatment of economic analysis principles and techniques from a cash flow perspective, a proven classroom approach that is very successful in practice. Chapter-opening stories about well-known companies, engineering and personal finance examples throughout the text, and external web resources help motivate students. FE-Like problems at the end of each chapter give students practice with the kinds of problems they'll encounter on the FE exam. The 6th edition provides students and instructors the latest tax information, and up-to-date company and industry information in the chapter opening stories, reflecting changes resulting from the recent tumult in the economy, so that students can work with the most current and relevant information.