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ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Research on Vertical Collaborative Innovation
Mode Selection and Sustainability Enhancement
of Industrial Cluster ‘Chain Master’
1
School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, China
2
Research Center for Common Prosperity, Future Regional Development Laboratory,
Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, China
3
Sunwah International Business School, Liaoning University, China
4
School of Administration, North Sichuan Medical College, China
5
School of Economics and Management, Xinjiang University, China
Submission date: 2024-03-31
Final revision date: 2024-04-20
Acceptance date: 2024-04-27
Online publication date: 2024-09-02
Publication date: 2025-01-28
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2025;34(3):2963-2977
KEYWORDS
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ABSTRACT
In this study, we use complete information game theory to present a three-stage dynamic game
model that illustrates the collaborative behavior of cluster firms in improving product quality through
innovation under the condition of information symmetry. We analyze the impact of different supply
chain collaboration scenarios between upstream manufacturers and downstream distributors of cluster
firms on the profit of each firm. Our findings suggest that firms prioritize collaboration scenarios
influenced by the spillover benefits of inter-firm collaboration, the innovation level of the industry,
and consumer demand for quality improvement. In particular, manufacturers have greater incentives
to innovate in quality when the technology level of cluster firms is high. Additionally, manufacturers
are more likely to collaborate with downstream firms on quality innovation when the spillover benefits
between firms are significant. Lastly, the benefits of collaborative innovation are positively related to
the R&D investment level in high-tech industries. By incorporating green development principles into
collaborative innovation strategies, cluster companies can not only improve product quality, but also
promote environmental sustainability and green development.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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