Multi agent behavior strategies of WEEE recycling consideri 2024 Journal of

To explore the dual management mechanism within the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) processing industry under environmental regulation, this article examines the role of public participation in supervision and incorporates degree variables into the strategic selections of national and local governments. Following this, a tripartite evolutionary game model is designed, comprising the national government, local government, and recycler. The system stability strategies and conditions are analyzed, alongside the impact of pertinent factors on the behavior strategies of each subject. The findings reveal that adjusting the intensity of actions by both national and local governments can significantly impact the time required for system stability, with changes in the regulatory intensity of the national government proving more effective. Active public participation emerges as a critical means to prompt proactive environmental measures by the local government and recycler. Intriguingly, increased public participation may drive the national government to opt for stricter regulatory strategies. Regarding the allocation ratio of special governance funds, an optimal value exists, allowing the local government to choose different ratios based on distinct objectives. To augment effective WEEE recycling management under environmental regulation, several recommendations are made, including adjusting the allocation ratio of special governance funds and optimizing the penalty mechanism.