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 who are employed in these industries have an average hourly rate of $27.62 to $33.68. In May 2008, the highest paying states were Alaska at $23.65, Connecticut at $20.55, Maryland at $20.23, California at $20.14 and Washington at $20.04. An auto technician salary also depends on the level of education.