Which pricing strategy was first widely implemented during the Great Depression as retailers struggled to maintain sales volume?

During the Great Depression (1929-1939), retailers had to adapt to severe economic constraints. This challenging period actually gave birth to several innovative pricing strategies and retail concepts that we still use today. Test your knowledge about how historical economic hardship transformed retail practices and created enduring business models that shaped modern commerce.

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Loss leader pricing (selling certain items below cost to drive store traffic)
Psychological pricing (setting prices just below round numbers, like $9.99 instead of $10)
Surge pricing (increasing prices during peak demand periods)
Subscription-based pricing (charging recurring fees for regular product delivery)