Reply to van Hoorn: Social comparisons of 'enough' are an informational signal

In response to our article (1), van Hoorn (2) suggests that our analysis focuses too narrowly on perceived need as the mechanism linking inequality to increased risk taking. The author does not dispute the evidence we present for the role of perceived need, but proposes an additional mechanism linking inequality to risk taking. The proposed mechanism is an “informational” signal: if others have done better than the person themself, it may be necessary to take greater risks.