An Evolutionary Game Model Among Manufacturers for Return of E-wastes Under Government Regulation

Abstract

In order to promote manufacturers to return and process electronic wastes (E-wastes), an evolutionary game under government regulation among the manufacturers was developed, the evolutionary stable strategy of game, and the effect of related measures of government regulation on the manufacturers' choices were analyzed. The results show whether manufacturers return E-wastes is closely related to the subsidy and penalty system of the government. Government must adjust subsidy and penalty system reasonably to make more manufacturers take an active part in recovery and treatment of E-wastes.