Relative deprivation theory predicts that revolutions are likely to occur when economic conditions are terrible and people feel that they have nothing left to lose.

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Relative deprivation theory suggests that revolutions are more likely when people perceive a gap between their expectations and reality, often when conditions improve but not as quickly as expected, leading to frustration.

Relative Deprivation Theory Predicts That Revolutions Are Likely to Occur