Research on the Resilience of Agricultural Product Supply Chains Driven by ESG: Game Theory Models and Coordination Mechanism Design
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This research aimed to study 1) the impact pathways of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices on agricultural supply chain resilience, 2) the strategic interactions among stakeholders under ESG policies, and 3) the design of coordination mechanisms for enhancing supply chain resilience. The sample was Chinese agricultural supply chain data from 2012 to 2022, collected through government statistical databases, Wind ESG rating systems, and provincial agricultural reports. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics and content analysis. The research revealed that ESG practices significantly enhance supply chain resilience by reducing information asymmetry, alleviating financing constraints, and promoting technological innovation. Government policy guidance and market incentives play crucial roles in this process. The study contributes to the literature by integrating ESG principles with agricultural supply chain resilience, developing a multi-agent dynamic game model, and proposing actionable policy frameworks for sustainable supply chain governance.
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