This document summarizes key aspects of the 14th edition of the textbook "Engineering Economy" by William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, and C. Patrick Koelling. It discusses how the textbook aims to develop principles to evaluate whether engineering design benefits exceed costs. It also outlines the seven principles of engineering economy and the typical steps of an engineering economic analysis, including defining the problem, developing alternatives, analyzing outcomes, and selecting the preferred alternative.