In this innovative study published in 1985, Professor Dr. Abul Hasan M. Sadeq explores the intersection of behavioral psychology and Islamic economics. He examines how the Islamic worldview fosters a specific type of "Achievement Motivation" that serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurial growth and macro-level economic development.

Key Analytical Pillars:

• Redefining Success: Comparing McClelland’s "need for achievement" (n-Ach) with the Islamic concept of Falah (success in this world and the hereafter). Professor Sadeq argues that the dual-world success motive is a more powerful and sustainable driver for ethical entrepreneurship.
• Entrepreneurship as Ibadah: Analyzing how viewing economic activity as a religious obligation (Fard Kifayah) incentivizes risk-taking and innovation for the betterment of society.
• Economic Resilience: Exploring how Islamic values like Sabr (perseverance) and Tawakkul (trust in God) mitigate the fear of failure, thereby increasing the supply of high-quality entrepreneurs in the economy.
• Developmental Impact: Identifying a direct correlation between the moral upliftment of individuals and the acceleration of national economic indices, positing that character building is a prerequisite for structural growth.

This paper is considered a pioneering work in the field of Islamic Behavioral Economics, providing a theoretical foundation for how religious belief systems can be harnessed to solve developmental stagnation in Muslim-majority nations.

Core Concepts: Achievement Motivation, Entrepreneurial Psychology, Falah, Behavioral Economics, Thought on Economics, AUB.