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== Readings ==
== Readings ==
* The slides from the 2012 class are in [[Course_pack_for_2012 | tab 3 of the notes]] from last year. I'm posting this for those students that might want to read ahead. I'm modifying the slides somewhat from last year, but feel free to go through the 2012 ones if you want.


* We will be covering not only engineering economics in 4N, but also a bit of "personal economics". Take a [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/taxes/what-to-consider-when-taking-on-student-loans/article13908025/ look at this article]. As engineers, you will have to decide on finances for the company are you working for, which is no different to making financial decisions for your own life.
* We will be covering not only engineering economics in 4N, but also a bit of "personal economics". Take a [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/taxes/what-to-consider-when-taking-on-student-loans/article13908025/ look at this article]. As engineers, you will have to decide on finances for the company are you working for, which is no different to making financial decisions for your own life.
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== Class slides ==
== Class slides ==


* Slides for 2013: ''coming soon''
* 09 Sep: Slides for [[Media:Economics-4N04-2013-02A.pdf |class 02A are posted]] now
* The slides from the 2012 class are in [[Course_pack_for_2012 | tab 3 of the notes]], as well as the [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/mcmaster/4N4-2012-Economics-Visual-Aids.pdf 2012 presentation slides (with solutions filled in)] are available.


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Revision as of 23:31, 9 September 2013

Class date(s): 10 September 2013 onwards

Selected references

The following printed materials have influenced the course content. In alphabetical order:

Author(s) Title Library link Google search for ISBN Amazon link for ISBN
Blank and Tarquin Engineering Economy (7th edition, or earlier) McMaster Google Amazon
Fraser et al. Engineering Economics in Canada (3rd edition, or earlier) McMaster Google Amazon
Fraser et al. Global Engineering Economics (4th edition, or earlier) McMaster Google Amazon
Park, Zuo and Pelot Contemporary Engineering Economics, a Canadian perspective (3rd edition, or earlier) McMaster Google NA
Peters and Timmerhaus Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers McMaster Google Amazon
Stermole and Stermole Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods (13th edition, or earlier) NA Google Amazon
Turton et al. Analysis, Synthesis and Design of Chemical Processes (4th edition, or earlier) McMaster Google Amazon
Woods, Donald Cost Estimation for the Process Industries (McMaster download, 30 Mb) NA NA NA


Readings

  • The slides from the 2012 class are in tab 3 of the notes from last year. I'm posting this for those students that might want to read ahead. I'm modifying the slides somewhat from last year, but feel free to go through the 2012 ones if you want.
  • We will be covering not only engineering economics in 4N, but also a bit of "personal economics". Take a look at this article. As engineers, you will have to decide on finances for the company are you working for, which is no different to making financial decisions for your own life.


Class slides