Book Description
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 revised with 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 takiing introductory engineering economics courses.
About the Author
Donald G. Newnan is a professor emeritus at San Jose State University. John Whittaker is a professor emeritus in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta. He instructs and researches in the areas of engineering economics, project management, and management of engineers. From 1963 to 1970, he worked as a structural engineer for a variety of firms in America, Canada, and England. In addition to his work at the university, he has worked as a consultant in the areas of engineering economy, risk analysis, industrial productivity, high-tech entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural training. Ted G. Eschenbach is a professor emeritus at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Jerome P. Lavelle is assistant dean in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University.
