Exit, Voice, and Loyalty. The Role of Migration in the Process of Development and Democratization

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• List of Illustrations and Tables
  • Illustrations
  • Tables
• Introduction
  • Introduction to the topic
  • Definition of key-terms
    • Democracy
    • Development
    • The Exit-Voice-Loyalty Framework
• Empirical Analysis
• Discussion
  • Development Theories
    • Modernization Theory
    • Structural View
  • Exit and Voice
    • Exit
    • Voice
• Ramifications of Migration on Development
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to analyze the relationship between development, democratization, and migration. It explores whether Albert O. Hirschman's "Exit, Voice, and Loyalty" framework can offer a more comprehensive understanding of the transitional mechanisms involved in these processes. Specifically, the study examines the role of migration as a potential tool for individuals to influence political and economic development. Key themes explored in the text include:

• The Exit-Voice-Loyalty framework as a tool to analyze development and democratization
• The relationship between migration and development
• The role of development in fostering democratic transitions
• Different theoretical perspectives on development, including Modernization Theory and Structural Change
• The impact of migration on political systems and institutions

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction sets the stage for the thesis by outlining its scope and purpose. It defines key terms, such as democracy, development, and the Exit-Voice-Loyalty framework, providing context for the analysis. The empirical analysis section explores the relationship between development, democracy, and migration through data and statistical methods. This section aims to provide evidence-based support for the arguments presented in the subsequent discussion. The discussion chapter delves into the theoretical framework for understanding development and examines the role of migration within this framework. This chapter considers different perspectives on development, including Modernization Theory and Structural Change, and analyzes how migration influences these theories. The chapter on the ramifications of migration on development focuses on the specific impacts of migration on development processes. It examines how migration can influence both positive and negative outcomes for development.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This work focuses on the themes of development, democratization, migration, and the Exit-Voice-Loyalty framework. It explores the relationship between these concepts, drawing on theoretical perspectives and empirical data to provide a comprehensive understanding of their interplay. Key terms and concepts explored include: modernization theory, structural change, migration patterns, political institutions, and economic growth.