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24-25-26: Technical Economics:

9:30-10:30, M. W. F.

First term: Lectures and written work dealing with the operation of the
economic system, presenting, on a factual basis, the economic principles of
a civilization of which the engineer is inescapably a part. Financial structures,
business units, marketing, and prices. Second term: A further study of
economics with especial emphasis directed towards engineering aspects of
economic theory and business activity. Wages and labor relations, insurance,
investment, and profits. Taxation. Political and social aspects of economics.
Study of contract and other methods of construction. Third term: Economic
considerations involved in engineering problems and in drawing up specifications
for engineering structures. Theory and practice of specification writing.
Especial emphasis will be placed upon the general problem of economic
selection of methods, and equipment, in the several engineering fields. Questions
of first cost, depreciation, rates, etc., will be treated. (Fall, Winter,
Spring.)

Assistant Professor Morse.