The effects of private property on profitability in Iranian Agricultural Conversion Industries

This study examines the effects of private ownership intensity on profitability in Iranian Agricultural Conversion Industries in any four-digit code of ISIC. For this purpose, ten- worker workshops industrial data and information during ۲۰۰۵-۲۰۱۸ years were used. Profitability is considered as dependent variable and ownership severity, advertising intensity, R & D intensity, investment intensity, export intensity and market share are considered as explanatory variables. Model was estimated using Arellano and Bover GMM (dynamic two-step data panel). The results show a significant and positive relationship between profitability and ownership; increased research and development lead to increased exports and profitability investment and increased market share and advertising lead to reduced profitability.