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Chinese Journal of Management Science ›› 2026, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (1): 282-292.doi: 10.16381/j.cnki.issn1003-207x.2024.0918

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Analysis of the Joint Anti-Counterfeiting Strategy between Government and Enterprises under Major Public Health Emergencies

Yue Wang1, Ming Liu1(), Jie Cao2   

  1. 1.School of Economics and Management,Nanjing University of Science and Technology,Nanjing 210094,China
    2.School of Management Engineering,Xuzhou University of Technology,Xuzhou 221018,China
  • Received:2024-06-06 Revised:2024-09-23 Online:2026-01-25 Published:2026-01-29
  • Contact: Ming Liu E-mail:liuming@njust.edu.cn

Abstract:

During major public health emergencies, some enterprises exploit the surge in demand by engaging in counterfeiting to maximize profits. Effectively addressing this issue of combating counterfeiting, protecting consumer rights, and maintaining market order has become a critical concern. In response, products are categorized into three types based on appearance and quality: qualified products, deceptive counterfeit products, and non-deceptive counterfeit products. A game-theoretic model is then developed, with the government, compliant enterprises, and counterfeiters as key players. The model analyzes market demand, pricing strategies for each product type, and determines the optimal pricing for these products.

Using the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic as a case study, the analysis reveals that when deceptive counterfeit products dominate the market, compliant enterprises can reduce demand for these counterfeits by raising the prices of qualified products. Conversely, when non-deceptive counterfeit products prevail, compliant enterprises must lower the prices of qualified products to curb demand for these lower-quality products. Furthermore, government penalties and inspection efforts play a crucial role in deterring counterfeiting. It is found that only when fines and inspection intensity surpass a certain threshold can counterfeiting activities be effectively suppressed. Additionally, the formation of an anti-counterfeiting alliance between the government and compliant enterprises significantly enhances the efficiency of combating counterfeit products, especially at key stages of the product inspection process.

The results demonstrate that joint anti-counterfeiting efforts by the government and compliant enterprises represent an effective strategy, particularly during major public health emergencies. A systematic analysis shows that imposing sufficiently high penalties and conducting thorough inspections can effectively deter the production of both deceptive and non-deceptive counterfeit products. Moreover, compliant enterprises can further reduce demand for counterfeit products by strategically adjusting the prices of qualified products, thereby contributing to the overall reduction of counterfeits in the market.

In summary, it enriches the existing literature by illustrating that a game-theoretic model of government-enterprise collaboration in anti-counterfeiting not only explains the strategic decisions of key stakeholders but also provides valuable theoretical support and practical guidance for policy-making, especially in the context of major public health emergencies.

Key words: deceptive counterfeit products, non-deceptive counterfeit products, anti-counterfeiting alliance, game model

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