Journal of Islamic Economic and Business Research
Vol. 3 No. 1: June 2023

Implications of Psychological Pricing on Contemporary Muslim Retailers and Consumers in Nigeria

Sikiru Atanda Adenigba (Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria)
Hassan Yoosuf Akorede (Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2023

Abstract

Pricing is one of the major components of businesses. Retailers have adopted different pricing modes due to the need to devise sustainable pricing strategies. This is one of the reasons for the development of psychological pricing. Psychological pricing has adverse effects on Muslim retailers and consumers due to their involvement in zulm (deception). Therefore, this study examined the implications of psychological pricing on Muslim retailers and consumers in Nigeria. The paper adopted qualitative and analytical methods. The qualitative method was used to review related literature, while the analytical method was used to examine and analyse the implications of psychological pricing. This study found that psychological pricing is used for profit maximization through deception. Psychological pricing has led to the involvement of Muslim retailers and consumers in vices such as deception, lying, and trickery. This paper concluded that psychological pricing affects the spiritual and moral lives of Muslim retailers and consumers. The paper recommended that Muslim retailers and consumers adopt and accept other pricing strategies that do not involve ambiguity and deception. They are also encouraged to use credit cards in order to avoid paying beyond the tagged price of a commodity.

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jiebr

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Subject

Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Journal of Islamic Economic and Business and Research is a scientific journal which has specialization of research in Islamic Economic and Business Research. Islamic Economic and Business Research is strategic issues in the world because its role and benefit to societies. Therefore, this issue need ...