July 22, 2013
Chapter 1 – An Overview of Engineering Economic Analysis
Sample Responses to Discussion Questions
1) What do the preceding two examples have in common?
2) What role does engineering economic analysis play in these scenarios?
3) Is an engineering economic analysis just as relevant for the complicated business transactions at
Walmart as for Robert Thompson’s much simpler transactions?
4) Compare the length of the financial planning horizon that each investor (Walmart and Robert) is
considering. Are they the same or different?