Analysis of path optimization under the agency problem of scientific project supervision mechanism—Based on a three-stage game theory model

The principal-agent relationship between client and agency (project supervisor) under the scientific project supervision institution model is analyzed by applying the three-stage dynamic game and “principal-agent theory”. Two types of function analysis model are established according to different hypothesis, and the players´ action and choices are analyzed. Well-connected designing of interior and exterior constraint mechanism play sufficient roles in reducing the easily emerging problems of agency, which provide implications for further healthy development of Chinese Scientific project supervision institution.