[kire2345]

Yeah, i guess you are right in a perfect market. My hypothesis was that increased buying power leads to more demand. In your case for apples it would allow apple producers to increase prices and raise margins, as long as competitors don't undercut them.

What is the original cause that drives prices in countries like Switzerland or Norway higher? Is this only due to currency trading and a country's credit rating?

[s3nnyy]

Prices are stable and not really rising in Switzerland, same for salaries.

Prices in Germany are rising but salaries are stagnant.

Just my observation.