Sociological Analysis of Administrative-Financial Barriers of Economic Rationalization in the Period of Naser Al-Din Shah Qajar (Case study: Mirza Taghi Khan-e Amir Kabir's ministry)

The purpose of this paper is, to analyze administrative- Financial barriers of economic rationalization by utilizing the theoretical approach of Max Weber. In this regard, we analyzed the period of Mirza Taghi Khan-e Amir Kabir’s ministration by using a conflation of interpretation and analytic strategy of historical sociology. The characteristics of Qajar’s financial administrative system as taxation, Barat and its administrative relationship investigated and the reformative attempts of Amir Kabir in every case noted. Then the obstacles of rationalization such as Opposition of tribal elements (Qajar rulers and princes), shortage of skilled officers and the lack of full and continuous cooperation of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar by Mirza Taghi-Khan's actions analyzed. Finally, based on the findings we offered concept of Ellic Patrimonialism as a theoretical adjustment with historical particularities of Qajar Iran. Based on the results of the study, two main reasons for the prevention of the rational economy can be mentioned: severe limited access to specialist and efficient administrative forces due to the specific form of patrimonialism in Iran and the contradiction between the concept of efficiency in the patrimonial administrative system and modern bureaucracy.