In this paper a mathematical model is presented for allocation of activities to zones or to resources at the national or regional level. The model is intended for use within the framework of the systems approach for engineering and economic planning. The model is basically a quadratic...

A general econometric model for allocation of a set of activities to a set of spaces is proposed. Potential applications include engineering and economic planning at various levels from national, regional and urban development to industrial and building layouts and chemical or electronic systems...