This document outlines a proposed study to model regional economic growth using a multi-agent system (MAS) approach integrated with geographical information systems (GIS). The study aims to analyze complexity in regional growth, develop a model of growth patterns, and identify how economic factors contribute to growth. It will examine firm demography and apply GIS and MAS technologies to the urban planning context of the Klang Valley region in Malaysia. Literature reviews on related topics have begun and data requirements have been identified. The expected findings are to create a growth model to help understand land use patterns and aid decision making.

1. MULTI-AGENT SYSTEM MODELING FOR REGIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH Noordini Binti Che’Man Urban Planning Group Supervisor : H.J.P. Timmermans

5. Research Framework Economic Growth Firm Demography Urban and Regional Growth Urban Planning in Malaysia GIS + MAS MODELING

7. Research Framework Economic Growth Firm Demography Urban and Regional Growth Urban Planning in Malaysia GIS + MAS MODELING

8. Mechanism AGENT Time Firm Size Lifecycle

10. Research Framework Economic Growth Firm Demography Urban and Regional Growth Urban Planning in Malaysia GIS + MAS MODELING

13. Research Framework Economic Growth Firm Demography Urban and Regional Growth Urban Planning in Malaysia GIS + MAS MODELING

16. METHODOLOGY

17. Study Area Klang Valley region

18. Mechanism

25. Time-planning