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I don't think consumer demand for low prices plays as big of a role as you think. In fact I'm betting it's pretty insignificant. Walmart doesn't have low prices for the benefit of the consumer. They're low because they want to beat their competition.

Look at industries that have a monopoly like music, broadband, phone companies etc. Their prices don't budge until there is competition.

Companies offshore as a way to lower costs, which can be used to increase profits and/or under cut your competition. They're not doing it to give you a good deal.