Pension Plans

2. What are the economic and accounting differences between a defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan? Answer the following for Defined Benefit Plans:

2a. How do Defined Benefit Plan Assets change? Show a table.

2b. How does a Defined Benefit Plan Projected Benefit Obligation change? Show a table.

2c. How is the Net Pension Asset or Liability determined? Show a table.

2d. What are the components of Net Pension Expense? Show a table.