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Introduction to Engineering Economy

This document provides an introduction to engineering economy. It discusses what engineering economy is, its origins in addressing the role of economic analysis in engineering projects in the late 19th century. It outlines 7 principles of engineering economy, including developing alternatives, focusing on differences, using a consistent viewpoint, using a common unit of measure, considering all relevant criteria, making uncertainty explicit, and revisiting decisions. The document also discusses how engineering economy relates to the design process and outlines the engineering economic analysis procedure and how accounting relates to engineering economy studies.

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Introduction to Engineering Economy

This document provides an introduction to engineering economy. It discusses what engineering economy is, its origins in addressing the role of economic analysis in engineering projects in the late 19th century. It outlines 7 principles of engineering economy, including developing alternatives, focusing on differences, using a consistent viewpoint, using a common unit of measure, considering all relevant criteria, making uncertainty explicit, and revisiting decisions. The document also discusses how engineering economy relates to the design process and outlines the engineering economic analysis procedure and how accounting relates to engineering economy studies.

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING ECONOMY

WHAT IS ECONOMICS ?
The study of how limited resources is used to satisfy unlimited human wants The study of how individuals and societies choose to use scarce resources that nature and previous generations have provided

Origins of Engineering Economy


The perspective that ultimate economy is a concern to the engineer and the availability of sound techniques to address this concern differentiate this aspect of modern engineering practice from that of the past.

Origins of Engineering Economy


Pioneer: Arthur M. Wellington, civil engineer latter part of nineteenth century; addressed role of economic analysis in engineering projects; area of interest: railroad building Followed by other contributions which emphasized techniques depending on financial and actuarial mathematics.

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING ECONOMY


1. Develop the Alternatives; 2. Focus on the Differences; 3. Use a Consistent Viewpoint; 4. Use a Common Unit of Measure; 5. Consider All Relevant Criteria; 6. Make Uncertainty Explicit; 7. Revisit Your Decisions

DEVELOP THE ALTERNATIVES


The final choice (decision) is among alternatives. The alternatives need to be identified and then defined for subsequent analysis.

FOCUS ON THE DIFFERENCES


Only the differences in expected future outcomes among the alternatives are relevant to their comparison and should be considered in the decision.

USE A CONSISTENT VIEWPOINT


The prospective outcomes of the alternatives, economic and other, should be consistently developed from a defined viewpoint (perspective).

USE A COMMON UNIT OF MEASURE


Using a common unit of measurement to enumerate as many of the prospective outcomes as possible will make easier the analysis and comparison of alternatives.

CONSIDER ALL RELEVANT CRITERIA


Selection of a preferred alternative (decision making) requires the use of a criterion (or several criteria). The decision process should consider the outcomes enumerated in the monetary unit and those expressed in some other unit of measurement or made explicit in a descriptive manner.

MAKE UNCERTAINTY EXPLICIT


Uncertainty is inherent in projecting (or estimating) the future outcomes of the alternatives and should be recognized in their analysis and comparison.

REVISIT YOUR DECISIONS


Improved decision making results from an adaptive process; to the extent practicable, the initial projected outcomes of the selected alternative should be subsequently compared with actual results achieved.

ENGINEERING ECONOMY AND THE DESIGN PROCESS


An engineering economy study is accomplished using a structured procedure and mathematical modeling techniques. The economic results are then used in a decision situation that involves two or more alternatives and normally includes other engineering knowledge and input.

ENGINEERING ECONOMIC ANALYSIS PROCEDURE


1. Problem recognition, formulation, and evaluation. 2. Development of the feasible alternatives. 3. Development of the cash flows for each alternative. 4. Selection of a criterion ( or criteria). 5. Analysis and comparison of the alternatives. 6. Selection of the preferred alternative. 7. Performance monitoring and post-evaluation results.

ACCOUNTING AND ENGINEERING ECONOMY STUDIES


Modern cost accounting may satisfy any or all of the following objectives: 1. To determine the cost of products or services 2. To provide a rational basis for pricing goods or services 3. To provide a means for controlling expenditures 4. To provide information on which operating decisions may be based and the results evaluated

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