A wealthy banker is invited to the home of a business associate. He discovers that, despite his wealth, he is far less affluent than his peers. To compensate, he gets involved in an insider trading scheme. What is his behaviour an example of?

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Relative deprivation refers to the experience of feeling deprived of something to which one believes they are entitled, especially when comparing oneself to others. In this scenario, the banker feels less affluent compared to his peers, which leads him to engage in unethical behavior to compensate for this perceived deprivation.

A Wealthy Banker Is Invited to the Home of a Business