Written by an engineer for engineers, Engineering Economic Analysis provides a capsule review of the key principles of economic analysis and the mathematical models needed to make investment decisions and manage cash flow wisely. With 56 practice problems and solutions, this book is also an excellent study supplement for the economic issues reflected in questions on the PE licensing exams. Topics covered include: The meaning of present worth Simple and compound interest Extracting the rate of return Depreciation methods Income tax considerations Accounting cost and expense terms.