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Preface |
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Foreward |
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Acknowledgments |
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List of Abbreviations |
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1 Introduction to the Air Transport Industry |
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Airline Industry before Deregulation |
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2 | (1) |
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Airline Industry after Deregulation |
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3 | (3) |
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6 | (2) |
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8 | (15) |
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10 | (4) |
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14 | (2) |
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Aircraft Leasing Companies |
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16 | (1) |
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Service Providers (MRO, Ground Handling, Catering) |
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17 | (1) |
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18 | (1) |
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Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) |
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19 | (1) |
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Global Distribution System (GDS) and Computer Reservation System (CRS) |
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19 | (3) |
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Freight Forwarders and Integrators |
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22 | (1) |
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Airline Mergers and Bankruptcies |
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23 | (2) |
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25 | (2) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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27 | (4) |
2 Foundations of Engineering Economics and Finance |
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31 | (27) |
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Definition of Engineering Economics |
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32 | (1) |
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Interest and Time Value of Money |
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33 | (5) |
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34 | (2) |
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36 | (2) |
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The Connection between Interest Rates and Their Determinations |
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38 | (9) |
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Short-term Interest Rates |
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39 | (3) |
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Long-term Debt and Interest Rates |
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42 | (5) |
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Future Value of a Single Present Amount |
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47 | (2) |
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Present Value of a Single Future Sum |
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49 | (3) |
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Future Value of an Unequal Cash Flow Series |
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52 | (1) |
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53 | (1) |
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54 | (1) |
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55 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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55 | (3) |
3 Annuities and Gradient Series |
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58 | (34) |
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Annuities or Uniform Series |
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59 | (10) |
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Future Value of an Annuity |
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61 | (2) |
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Annuity of a Future Value |
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63 | (1) |
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Present Value of an Annuity |
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64 | (4) |
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Annuity of a Present Value |
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68 | (1) |
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Amortization and Amortization Schedule |
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69 | (2) |
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71 | (1) |
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71 | (2) |
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Arithmetic Gradient Series |
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73 | (6) |
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Present Value of an Arithmetic Gradient Series |
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73 | (3) |
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Annuity of an Arithmetic Gradient Series |
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76 | (2) |
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Future Value of an Arithmetic Gradient Series |
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78 | (1) |
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Geometric Gradient Series |
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79 | (3) |
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Present Value of a Geometric Gradient Series |
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79 | (2) |
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Annuity of a Geometric Gradient Series |
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81 | (1) |
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Future Value of a Geometric Gradient Series |
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81 | (1) |
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82 | (2) |
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Using Spreadsheets for Equivalences Computation |
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84 | (3) |
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87 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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88 | (4) |
4 Nominal and Effective Interest Rates |
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92 | (20) |
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Nominal Versus Effective Interest Rates |
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93 | (1) |
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Calculating Effective Interest Rate |
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94 | (5) |
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95 | (2) |
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Effective Rate to Nominal Rate |
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97 | (2) |
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Comparing Compounding Periods and Payment Periods |
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99 | (6) |
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Computing Equivalences Involving Only Single-Amount Factors |
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99 | (2) |
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Computing Equivalences when Payment Period Equals Compounding Period |
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101 | (1) |
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Computing Equivalences when Payment Period Exceeds Compounding Period |
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102 | (2) |
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Computing Equivalences when Payment Period is Less Than Compounding Period |
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104 | (1) |
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Using Spreadsheets for Effective Rate and Equivalences Computation |
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105 | (3) |
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108 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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109 | (3) |
5 Analysis of Present Worth |
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112 | (34) |
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Measuring Project Cash Flows |
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113 | (3) |
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113 | (1) |
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Net Annual Cash Flow (NACF) |
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114 | (1) |
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115 | (1) |
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Evaluation of Single Projects |
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116 | (4) |
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120 | (7) |
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Types of Project Alternatives |
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127 | (1) |
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Mutually Exclusive (ME) Projects |
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127 | (1) |
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Independent Projects (IP) |
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128 | (1) |
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128 | (1) |
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Evaluation of Mutually Exclusive Equal-life Alternatives |
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128 | (2) |
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Evaluation of Mutually Exclusive Different-life Alternatives |
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130 | (5) |
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131 | (1) |
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Least Common Multiple or Replacement Chain Approach |
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132 | (1) |
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Capitalized Cost or Equivalent Annual Annuity Approach |
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133 | (2) |
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Evaluation of Independent Projects |
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135 | (2) |
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Using Spreadsheets for Present Worth Computation |
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137 | (1) |
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138 | (2) |
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140 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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141 | (5) |
6 Analysis of Annual Worth |
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146 | (21) |
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Motivation for Using Annual Worth Analysis |
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147 | (1) |
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Evaluation of Single Projects |
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148 | (6) |
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152 | (1) |
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Annuity of Net Annual Cash Flows |
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153 | (1) |
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Evaluation of Mutually Exclusive Projects |
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154 | (3) |
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Annual Worth Analysis of Equal-life Alternatives |
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155 | (1) |
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Annual Worth Analysis of Non-Equal-life Alternatives |
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155 | (2) |
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Evaluation of Independent Projects |
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157 | (2) |
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Annual Worth of Permanent Projects |
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159 | (1) |
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Using Spreadsheets for Annual Worth Computation |
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160 | (1) |
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161 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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162 | (5) |
7 Analysis of Rate of Return |
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167 | (28) |
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Rate of Return Calculation |
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168 | (5) |
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Interpretation of Rate of Return Values |
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170 | (1) |
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170 | (3) |
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173 | (2) |
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Evaluating Mutually Exclusive Projects |
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175 | (9) |
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176 | (2) |
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178 | (2) |
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Revenue-based Alternatives |
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180 | (1) |
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Equal-life Service Requirement |
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181 | (3) |
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Evaluating Independent Projects |
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184 | (2) |
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Complications with Rate of Return |
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186 | (3) |
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Multiple Rates of Return Scenario |
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187 | (1) |
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ROR Reinvestment Rate Assumption |
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188 | (1) |
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Modified Rate of Return Analysis |
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188 | (1) |
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Using Spreadsheets for Rate of Return Computation |
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189 | (2) |
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191 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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191 | (4) |
8 Public Sector Projects and Benefit to Cost Analysis |
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195 | (24) |
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Public Sector versus Private Sector Projects |
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196 | (4) |
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Benefit/Cost Analysis of Single Projects |
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200 | (2) |
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Evaluation of Cost-based Mutually Exclusive Alternatives |
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202 | (2) |
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Evaluation of Benefit-based Mutually Exclusive Alternatives |
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204 | (4) |
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Evaluation of Independent Projects |
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208 | (2) |
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Modified Benefit and Cost Analysis |
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210 | (2) |
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Using Spreadsheets for Benefit/Cost Ratio Computation |
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212 | (1) |
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213 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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214 | (5) |
9 Analysis of Break-even and Payback Period |
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219 | (23) |
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Introduction to Break-even Analysis |
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220 | (1) |
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Elements of Break-even Analysis |
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221 | (8) |
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Break-even Analysis of a Single Project when Interest is Equal to Zero |
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223 | (2) |
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Break-even Analysis between Two Alternatives with Interest Rate of Zero |
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225 | (1) |
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Break-even Analysis of a Single Project with Interest Rate Greater than Zero |
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226 | (2) |
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Break-even Analysis of Mutually Exclusive Alternatives with Interest Rate Greater than Zero |
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228 | (1) |
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Airline Break-even Load Factor |
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229 | (2) |
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Introduction to Payback Period Analysis |
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231 | (4) |
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Conventional Payback Period Analysis |
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232 | (2) |
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Discounted Payback Period Analysis |
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234 | (1) |
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Using Spreadsheets for Break-even Analysis and Payback Periods |
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235 | (2) |
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237 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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238 | (4) |
10 Uncertainty, Risk Analysis, and Simulation |
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242 | (41) |
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243 | (1) |
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Probability and Business Decisions |
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244 | (5) |
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Cumulative Probability Distribution |
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246 | (1) |
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Joint Probability Distribution |
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246 | (3) |
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Measuring Risk and Reward |
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249 | (9) |
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250 | (1) |
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251 | (2) |
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253 | (1) |
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253 | (1) |
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Calculating Variance and Standard Deviation Using Spreadsheets |
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254 | (4) |
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258 | (7) |
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Calculating Normal Distribution Probability Using Spreadsheets |
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260 | (1) |
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Standard Normal Distribution |
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260 | (5) |
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265 | (2) |
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266 | (1) |
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Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) |
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267 | (5) |
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Security Market Line (SML) |
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269 | (3) |
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272 | (7) |
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272 | (3) |
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Monte Carlo Analysis (Simulation) |
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275 | (4) |
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279 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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279 | (4) |
11 Analysis of Depreciation, Replacement, and Abandonment |
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283 | (34) |
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284 | (1) |
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Depreciation Methodologies |
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285 | (9) |
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Straight Line Depreciation (SL) Method |
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286 | (3) |
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Declining Balance Depreciation (DB) |
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289 | (1) |
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Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) |
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290 | (2) |
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Sum-of-the-Years Digits (SYD) Method |
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292 | (2) |
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Comparison of Different Approaches to Depreciation |
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294 | (3) |
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Using Spreadsheets for Depreciation Computations |
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297 | (6) |
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Basics of a Replacement Decision |
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303 | (3) |
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306 | (2) |
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308 | (3) |
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311 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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312 | (5) |
12 Engineering Cost Estimation |
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317 | (46) |
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319 | (15) |
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319 | (1) |
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320 | (1) |
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321 | (3) |
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324 | (1) |
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324 | (1) |
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325 | (3) |
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328 | (1) |
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Average Variable Cost (AVC) |
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329 | (2) |
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331 | (1) |
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332 | (2) |
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Relationship between Economic and Accounting Cost |
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334 | (2) |
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335 | (1) |
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335 | (1) |
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Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) |
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335 | (1) |
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335 | (1) |
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Cost Divisions and Categories |
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336 | (2) |
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337 | (1) |
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338 | (1) |
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338 | (3) |
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341 | (2) |
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Cost Estimation Techniques |
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343 | (11) |
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344 | (2) |
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346 | (3) |
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349 | (2) |
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351 | (1) |
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Indirect Cost Estimation and Allocation |
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352 | (2) |
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354 | (4) |
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354 | (4) |
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Non-operating Costs (NOC) |
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358 | (1) |
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358 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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359 | (4) |
13 Analysis of Financial Statements |
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363 | (37) |
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The Income Statement: Measuring a Firm's Profits |
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364 | (13) |
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Revenue, Sales, or Income |
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365 | (2) |
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Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
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367 | (1) |
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368 | (1) |
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369 | (1) |
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369 | (1) |
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370 | (1) |
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370 | (2) |
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372 | (5) |
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The Balance Sheet: Measuring a Firm's Book Value |
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377 | (9) |
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377 | (5) |
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Fixed Assets (Non-current Assets) |
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382 | (1) |
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383 | (1) |
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383 | (1) |
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384 | (1) |
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384 | (2) |
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386 | (4) |
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Cash Flow from Operating Activities |
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386 | (1) |
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Cash Flow from Investing Activities |
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387 | (1) |
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Cash Flow from Financing Activities |
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387 | (3) |
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390 | (5) |
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Common Size Financial Statements |
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390 | (1) |
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Common Size Income Statement |
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390 | (2) |
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Common Size Balance Sheet |
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392 | (3) |
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395 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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396 | (4) |
14 Analysis of Financial Ratios |
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400 | (38) |
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402 | (3) |
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402 | (2) |
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404 | (1) |
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405 | (5) |
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Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio (ART) |
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405 | (1) |
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Average Collection Period (ACP) |
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406 | (1) |
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407 | (1) |
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Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio (FAT) |
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408 | (1) |
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Total Asset Turnover Ratio (TAT) |
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408 | (2) |
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Financial Management Ratios |
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410 | (3) |
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410 | (2) |
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Debt to Equity Ratio (D/E) |
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412 | (1) |
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Times Interest Earned Ratio (TIE) |
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413 | (1) |
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413 | (5) |
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Gross Profit Margin (GPM) |
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414 | (1) |
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Operating Profit Margin (OPM) |
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415 | (1) |
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415 | (2) |
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Return on Total Assets (ROA) |
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417 | (1) |
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418 | (1) |
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418 | (2) |
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Dividend Payout Ratio (DPR) |
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418 | (1) |
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419 | (1) |
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420 | (1) |
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420 | (1) |
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Price-Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio) |
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421 | (1) |
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421 | (4) |
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422 | (1) |
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422 | (3) |
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425 | (2) |
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427 | (1) |
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Key Financial Ratios for the Airline Industry |
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428 | (6) |
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Available Seat Mile (ASM) |
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429 | (1) |
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Revenue Passenger Mile (RPM) |
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429 | (1) |
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Cost per Available Seat Mile (CASM) |
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429 | (1) |
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Revenue per Available Seat Mile (RASM) |
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430 | (1) |
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Revenue per Revenue Passenger Mile (RRPM) or Passenger Yield |
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431 | (1) |
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Average Stage Length (ASL) |
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432 | (1) |
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CASM (Stage Length Adjusted) |
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432 | (1) |
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Average Daily Block Hour Utilization |
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432 | (1) |
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433 | (1) |
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Break-even Load Factor (LFb-e) |
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433 | (1) |
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434 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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435 | (3) |
15 Fundamentals of Decision Theory |
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438 | (35) |
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440 | (1) |
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441 | (4) |
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442 | (1) |
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443 | (2) |
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445 | (11) |
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Decisions under Certainty |
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447 | (1) |
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Decisions under Uncertainty |
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447 | (7) |
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454 | (2) |
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The Economic Theory of Information |
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456 | (2) |
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Expected Value of Perfect Information (EVPI) |
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456 | (1) |
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456 | (2) |
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458 | (10) |
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459 | (3) |
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462 | (1) |
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Waiting Line Characteristics |
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462 | (2) |
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Service Facility Characteristics |
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464 | (3) |
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467 | (1) |
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468 | (1) |
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Discussion Questions and Problems |
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469 | (4) |
Appendix A |
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473 | (56) |
Appendix B |
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529 | (2) |
Appendix C |
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531 | (2) |
Appendix D |
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533 | (2) |
Appendix E |
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535 | (2) |
Appendix F |
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537 | (27) |
Glossary |
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564 | (11) |
Index |
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