What Limits Exist?

Why can't we just make every toy cost the same? Imagine if every store, everywhere, sold toys for exactly the same price. Sounds simple, right? But many things can limit that from happening. First, the materials used to make toys can be expensive or rare, like using a special kind of plastic. These materials have costs that can vary greatly depending on where they come from. Second, the cost of making toys isn't just about materials. Factories need workers who make toys, and these workers need to be paid. In some places, wages are higher than in others. Another limit is transportation. A toy made in a faraway country has to be shipped to where you live, which costs money too. When companies decide the price of a toy, they think about these limits. They have to make sure they can pay for materials, workers, and transportation, and still sell at a price people will pay. It's like when you have a certain amount of allowance to buy something, and you can choose only what fits in that amount.