Research Article

Profit Seeking versus Survival Seeking: Green Investment of Capital-Constrained Suppliers with Incentive Contracts

Table 4

Key insights of the incentive contracts.

Incentive contractIncentive effectApplicable parameter spaceApplicable scenarios
One periodTwo periodsProfit seekingSurvival seeking

Investment-sharing contractImproved greenness; win-win cooperationBe less preferredLow attractiveness of green investment; demand uncertainty increasesLow attractiveness of green investment; financial constraint decreasesTraditional industries, including clothing and furniture
Revenue-sharing contractImproved greenness; win-win cooperationBe more preferredHigh attractiveness of green investment; demand uncertainty decreasesHigh attractiveness of green investment; financial constraint increasesEmerging industries, including smart electric vehicle and online APPs