During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge in online shopping and e-commerce activities as governments imposed social isolation orders and consumers were advised to avoid large crowds and limit physical interactions. Building upon the notion of trust and digital safety in online...

This paper analyzes the Energy Efficiency (EE) investment decisions of a capital-constrained manufacturer that competes with an alternate supplier for the business of a large industrial buyer. Through a series of game theoretic models, we investigate the impact of EE assessment assistance and...

This paper analyzes the Energy Efficiency (EE) investment decisions of a capital-constrained manufacturer that services a large industrial buyer. Through a series of game theoretic models, we provide insight into the supplier’s optimal investment decisions and how they are impacted by the...