And lower prices almost universally means lower profits for manufacturers. As prices fall, factories increase production and efficiency as they chase a diminis

And lower prices almost universally means lower profits for manufacturers. As prices fall, factories increase production and efficiency as they chase a diminishing profit margin. They are running flat out right until that margin disappears and everything suddenly stops. The frantic rate of tv/film production today, the insane production costs for a marginal return, fits that pattern.