关键词: 供应链, 委托代理 , 有害选择, 道德风险, 激励机制

Abstract: The principal-agent problem is caused by information asymmetry. Enterprises engaged in supply chain are also faced with principal-agent problem because of information asymmetry. Standing on the point of supplier and purchaser, this article analyzes the features of principal-agent and studies two important problems: adverse selection and moral hazard. We also propose some practical solutions regarding the risk sharing and incentive mechanism design among supply chain enterprises. The prediction and suggestion for the future research of principal-agent problem in supply chain environment are presented.

Key words: supply chain, principal-agent, adverse selection, moral hazard, incentive mechanism