Social contract. Social contract, in political philosophy, an actual or hypothetical compact, or agreement, between the ruled and their rulers, defining the rights and duties of each. In primeval times, according to the theory, individuals were born into an anarchic state of nature, which was happy or unhappy according to the particular version.
Typical costs: 1  Technicians typically charge $50-$100 per hour for labor to work on the computer, but this varies by geographical location. 2  Costs for replacement hardware for Macs and PCs vary.  Motherboards range from $50 to more than $1,000 -- the more expensive models offer faster speeds and more ports.
Technicians specializing in electrical and electronics engineering also report high pay rates. As of 2012, techs in this specialty averaged $27.92 per hour, or $58,070 per year. Half of all electrical and electronics engineering technicians in the United States made between $44,490 and $69,570 per year.Those employed by the federal government made the most, averaging $77,770 per year.ccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mechanical engineering technicians earned an average of $25.88 an hour in 2012, and reported an average annual salary of $53,830.