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This article predicts the demand for the new iPhone 4S, given the available resources. The main service providers are ALWAYS in competition over the latest smart phones, and now Sprint has joined the battle with AT&T and Verizon. The price has been significantly lowered for the older versions of the phone, and the newest version is pretty expensive. Many people will be willing to pay the higher price because of the features and higher level of technology.

By using the words "while supplies last", companies usually convince people that there is a bigger demand for their product than there is supply. This would actually influence demand, because people will think that everyone else wants this phone, and they won't be able to get it if they don't get it soon, so the demand may actually increase by saying this.

This article is about the trade off and trade defiecits between America and China during iPhone production and exportation. It discusses the idea in terms of America and China, but also uses an example involving fictional places to give a clearer picture and explanation of the idea.

Have you ever wondered if the cost of the iPhone or other electronics actually relflects how much money it takes to produce them...this article explains it :)