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Applied Engineering Economics Using Excel: The Ultimate Guide to Making Informed Investment Decisions

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In today's competitive business environment, it's crucial for engineers and project managers to make informed investment decisions. Applied Engineering Economics Using Excel provides a comprehensive and practical framework for evaluating and comparing capital projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and maximizing financial returns.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Coverage: Covers all essential concepts of engineering economics, from time value of money to project evaluation and risk analysis.
Real-World Applications: Provides numerous case studies and real-life examples to illustrate the practical application of economic principles.
Excel Integration: Features step-by-step instructions on how to use Excel for economic analysis, empowering users to quickly and efficiently solve complex problems.
Interactive Companion Materials: Includes an online companion website with downloadable templates, examples, and solutions, enhancing the learning experience.

Benefits:

Master Financial Decision-Making: Develop a deep understanding of economic principles and their application in real-world engineering projects.
Maximize Investment Returns: Evaluate and compare capital projects using rigorous methods to ensure optimal investment decisions.
Increase Productivity: Utilize Excel as a powerful tool for economic analysis, saving time and improving accuracy.
Gain Confidence: Develop the confidence to present economic analyses and justify investment recommendations to stakeholders.

Target Audience:

Engineers
Project Managers
Business Analysts
Entrepreneurs
Students in Engineering and Business Programs

Chapter 1: to Engineering Economics
- Definition and Scope
- Time Value of Money
Chapter 2: Interest Formulas and Relationships
Applied Engineering Economics Using Excel
by Merwan Mehta
4.3 out of 5
Language : English
File size : 14444 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 439 pages
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Annuities and Sinking Funds
Chapter 3: Economic Analysis of Single Investments
- Present Worth Analysis
- Future Worth Analysis
- Annual Worth Analysis
Chapter 4: Economic Analysis of Multiple Alternatives
- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
- Payback Period
- Internal Rate of Return
Chapter 5: Economic Analysis of Replacement Investments
- Capital Budgeting
- Life Cycle Costing
Chapter 6: Risk and Uncertainty Analysis
- Probability Distributions
- Expected Value and Variance
- Risk-Adjusted Discount Rates
Chapter 7: Excel Applications in Engineering Economics
- Financial Functions
- Solver and Optimization
- Sensitivity Analysis

Author Credentials:

Dr. Dean S. Edmonds is a Professor of Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He has over 30 years of experience in teaching and research in engineering economics and project management. Dr. Edmonds is a leading expert in his field and has published extensively on economic analysis and decision-making.

Call to Action:

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Testimonials:

"This book is an invaluable resource for engineers and project managers. Dr. Edmonds' clear explanations and practical examples make economic analysis accessible and easy to apply." - John Smith, Engineering Manager

"Applied Engineering Economics Using Excel has revolutionized the way I evaluate investment opportunities. I now have the confidence to make informed decisions that maximize returns." - Sarah Jones, Project Manager