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McEachern, W. A. (2012). ECON Micro 3 (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

1. Political corruption is epidemic in Russia today. What effect does this have on the Russian economy? Compare and contrast bureaus and business firms.

2. What dilemma faces regulators trying to regulate natural monopolies?

Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2011). Fundamentals of human resource management (4th ed.). Chicago, IL: McGraw-Hill.

Compare and contrast the three common types of retirement plans offered by employers, and indicate whether they are contributory or noncontributory plans. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one to the employee and to the employer?

In your opinion, what types of optional benefits have come to be “expected” by employees, and why would it be a good idea for employers to offer them as part of their benefits package?

What benefits are included in Social Security, who may receive benefits, and who pays for Social Security?