Abol Ardalan ... 221 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (October, 1999) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1566768322 - ISBN-13: 978-1566768320
Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineering and Project Management
is for engineers and others who must analyze the financial and economic
ramifications of producing and sustaining capital projects. Unlike other
books in the field, it offers straightforward and lucid explanations of
all main formulas needed to carry out financial analyses. The math is
kept simple and is fully explained, making the book accessible to
non-technical personnel. Numerous sample problems are provided, and can
be worked on standard spreadsheet programs, as well as using interest
rate tables. The book shows how to link quantitative data to management
decisions and to standard reporting forms and has been designed for
practicing engineers and students alike. Economic and Financial
Analysis for Engineering and Project Management is a "must have" for
graduate students in engineering management departments; graduate and
undergraduates taking courses in project management, engineering
economics, and engineering finance. Practicing engineers will find this
book THE handy reference for any project involving financial analyses.