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.
Labor Costs. Typically, most shops use what is known as a parts and labor guide to determine how many hours of labor to charge for any given repair. Usually, this type of repair will run between two and three hours. Most independent shops charge around $80 to $90 an hour, so it should cost between $160 and $270 in labor. At a dealership, with a labor rate of approximately $110 an hour, you can expect a labor bill of between $220 and $330. Of course, if you plan on replacing the leaking gasket yourself, there will be no labor cost involved, and you can learn something to add to your arsenal of Things Every Guy Should Know. Parts Cost