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OSKANIAN: SITUATION IN ARMENIA REMINISCENT OF HIRSCHMAN'S TREATISE
January 9, 2013 - 16:16 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The current situation in Armenia is reminiscent of
Albert O. Hirschman's "Exit, Voice, and Loyalty" treatise, former
foreign minister, Prosperous Armenia member posted on his Face
book page.
"According to Hirschman, deterioration of situation may trigger
different public reaction; people either turn their backs, or resolve
to struggle for changes. Certainly, the loyalty factor plays a major
role in choosing the right option. The author says, the approach is
equally applicable as to ordinary consumer environments, in small
and big organizations and particularly in states," Vartan Oskanian's
post reads.
"Public discontent with the situation in the country stirs up
either struggle, or emigration. Those unable to flee the country
show disregard for the ongoing developments. Hirschman's treatise is
quite topical, given the current situation in Armenia, the emigration
rates and the forthcoming presidential elections," the ex-minister's
post says.
From: A. Papazian
January 9, 2013 - 16:16 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The current situation in Armenia is reminiscent of
Albert O. Hirschman's "Exit, Voice, and Loyalty" treatise, former
foreign minister, Prosperous Armenia member posted on his Face
book page.
"According to Hirschman, deterioration of situation may trigger
different public reaction; people either turn their backs, or resolve
to struggle for changes. Certainly, the loyalty factor plays a major
role in choosing the right option. The author says, the approach is
equally applicable as to ordinary consumer environments, in small
and big organizations and particularly in states," Vartan Oskanian's
post reads.
"Public discontent with the situation in the country stirs up
either struggle, or emigration. Those unable to flee the country
show disregard for the ongoing developments. Hirschman's treatise is
quite topical, given the current situation in Armenia, the emigration
rates and the forthcoming presidential elections," the ex-minister's
post says.
From: A. Papazian