Economics and finance for engineers and planners : managing infrastructure and natural resources

Civil engineers who design, construct, or manage infrastructure or
environmental systems often find themselves facing decisions that
involve factors outside technical and engineering requirements: Can a
transportation system be made more sustainable? How can we balance
environmental demands with available financing? How can priorities for
building and repairing water systems be established in light of limited
resources?

Economics and Finance for Engineers and Planners: Managing Infrastructure and Natural Resources
presents the core issues of economics and finance that relate directly
to the work of civil engineers, construction managers, and public works
and utility officials. This book answers the practical questions that
confront engineers involved in infrastructure, natural resources, and
the environment. It explains the economic forces, reviews financial
methods, and offers the management tools necessary for civil and
environmental engineers to be successful.

This book will be an
invaluable resource for civil and environmental engineers, construction
managers, public works and utility officials, and anyone involved in the
economics and finance of planning and management.