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TORRES CASTANOS, Esteban. The concepts of appropriation and power in the economic theory of Max Weber. Prob. Des [online]. 2011, vol.42, n.165, pp.141-160. ISSN 0301-7036.

We provide the reader with an initial study of Max Weber's concept of appropriation, focusing in particular on the relationship he establishes between it and the notion of power. Based on this link, and using a more concrete example, we concentrate on the way it determines the author's economic thinking. "While the importance of the first concept in the building of his economic sociology is recognized, we do not look at previous references for this category. Among other things, the study discovers some elements that enable us to question the relationship established between the instituted and instituting expressions of the concept of appropriation. With this study we intend to contribute to the understanding, criticism and renewed use of Max Weber's economic and social theory in Latin America.

Palabras llave : Max Weber; economic theory; Power; Appropriation; Development.