2050: What if cities ruled the world? - Forum:Blog Forum:Blog | The World Economic Forum
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Imagine it is 40 years in the future. Government has been decentralized to the city level. Connections between cities consolidate into mega-corridors, which span national and state borders. This is the time of the mayor, whose political star has risen.
The growth in the number and size of cities means they can innovate and get things done more easily. The competitiveness of cities increasingly determines the wealth of nations. This raises the relevance and power of cities, narrowing the gap with national governments.