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The United State Post Office (USPS) has an agreement with Amazon and other major online retailers. FEDEX and UPS also have agreements. Some economists contend that public agencies generally are less efficient than private businesses. The USPS competes directly with Federal Express and UPS for delivery of express mail and packages.

Assume you need to send an overnight letter and a package weighing 3 pounds from your address to New York City and San Diego, California. Based on the interactive rate and options calculators, which service is more competitive as to price and delivery, FEDEX, USPS or UPS ? Does a lower rate with greater delivery options mean greater efficiency? Why or why not?

Amazon is creating its own package delivery service by helping their employees start their own local delivery services. How does this impact your answers/opinions to the above questions

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